Metra will upgrade the schedules of four lines on Dec. 12, including the Milwaukee District North, Milwaukee District West, North Central Service and Heritage Corridor.
“These changes are part of our commitment to My Metra riders to continue to make changes to their schedules in response to ridership trends and rider feedback,” said Metra Executive Director/CEO Jim Derwinski.
The new schedules can be viewed here. Added trains are highlighted, although customers are advised to review the new schedules to determine if their current trains are affected or if new trains better meet their needs. Metra will monitor customer feedback and operations and make future schedule adjustments as necessary.
Milwaukee District North
The new schedule will increase service on the line to 52 trains from 38 trains. It will:
- Increase midday service to hourly
- Add a rush-hour trip to increase capacity
- Improve reverse-commute service
- Improve late evening options
Milwaukee District West
The new schedule will increase service on the line to 52 trains from 40 trains. It will:
- Increase midday service to hourly
- Add rush-hour trips (including before 6 a.m.)
- Improve reverse-commute service
- Improve late evening options
North Central Service
The new schedule will add two trains, to 14 from 12. It will:
- Add one train in each direction
- Extend all trains that now terminate and originate at Buffalo Grove to Antioch
Heritage Corridor
The new Heritage Corridor schedule provides for later departures of two trains:
- Train 915 will depart 25 minutes later at 3:50 p.m. to provide an option to riders whose workday ends at 3:30 p.m. and to improve on-time performance
- Train 919 will depart 5 minutes later at 5:30 p.m., to allow a bit more time for riders to catch the last outbound train of the day on the line.