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    Below is a list of news releases related to Metra.

    January 18th, 2023

    Metra shatters record for competitive federal grants

    The Chicago area’s congressional delegation delivered for Metra in 2022, helping secure $204.1 million in competitive federal grants for… read more

    January 10th, 2023

    Metra begins rollout of train-tracking site

    Metra today started the rollout of metratracker.com, a new real-time train-tracking website that lets customers see precisely where their… read more

    January 5th, 2023

    Agencies seek input on Harvey design options

    Pace and Metra will hold an open house in Harvey next week to solicit feedback regarding several design alternatives for a project to… read more

    January 5th, 2023

    Metra to upgrade SWS schedule on Jan. 16

    Metra will upgrade the SouthWest Service Line schedule on Jan. 16, increasing the number of weekday trains on the line to 30 from the… read more

    December 21st, 2022

    Metra to run modified schedules Friday Dec. 23

    With blizzard conditions forecast for the Chicago region and many regular commuters already beginning their Christmas holidays, Metra will… read more

    December 14th, 2022

    Metra to rehab three Electric Line stations

    The Metra Board of Directors today approved a $33.9 million contract to completely rebuild and make accessible three stations on the Metra… read more

    December 6th, 2022

    Metra to host Toys for Tots Drive

    The holiday season is upon us! Metra is once again partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation for its morning… read more

    December 2nd, 2022

    Metra to upgrade service on 4 lines Dec. 12

    Metra will upgrade the schedules of four lines on Dec. 12, including the Milwaukee District North, Milwaukee District West, North Central… read more

    November 22nd, 2022

    Metra to expand UP-W schedule Dec. 5

    Metra UP West (UP-W) Line riders will have greatly expanded options just in time for the winter season when a new pilot schedule goes into… read more

    November 22nd, 2022

    Minor UP-N schedule changes Dec. 5

    Due to customer requests, Metra is adding stops to some of its trains on the UP North (UP-N) Line beginning Monday, Dec. 5. Metra is… read more