2 struck, killed by commuter train in suburban Chicago May 24, 2019 11:21 am|JOLIET, Ill. (AP) – Two people have been killed after being struck by a suburban Chicago commuter train.
Metra offering free rides to kids with parents on Thursday April 23, 2019 11:12 am|CHICAGO (AP) – Metra, the Chicago area’s commuter rail agency, is making it cheaper for parents to take…
February system failure prompt spat between Metra, Amtrak April 17, 2019 12:40 pm|CHICAGO (AP) – Officials of Metra, the Chicago area’s commuter rail agency, assert the stranding of nearly 100,000…
Metra buying at least 200 new rail cars, seeks new designs March 25, 2019 12:12 pm|CHICAGO (AP) – Metra is buying at least 200 new railcars, and the northeastern Illinois commuter rail agency…
Metra to offer reverse-commute service to Lake County February 25, 2019 12:35 pm|CHICAGO (AP) – Metra will soon offer express train service for people who live in Chicago and reverse-commute…
Metra approves $71M contract to replace aging locomotives February 21, 2019 12:20 pm|CHICAGO (AP) – Metra has approved a nearly $71 million contract to buy 15 locomotives and begin replacing…
Metra’s ‘Family Fares’ program runs daily during holiday December 24, 2018 1:58 pm|CHICAGO (AP) – Children 11 and younger may ride on Metra for free from Dec. 24 through Jan.…
Metra getting $2 million for safety technology December 20, 2018 12:43 pm|WASHINGTON (AP) – A suburban Chicago commuter rail agency will get more than $2 million from the federal…
Metra says no fare hikes in 2019, issues warning on funding October 10, 2018 11:41 am|CHICAGO (AP) – Metra says it won’t increase fares next year. But the suburban Chicago commuter rail agency…
Teen reported missing after Lollapalooza killed by train August 8, 2018 11:21 am|CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago teenager reported missing after being last seen at the Lollapalooza music festival was…
Metra responds to surge in fraudulent ticket purchases June 14, 2018 11:22 am|CHICAGO (AP) – Metra says it will no longer sell Monthly Passes and 10-Ride Tickets from certain vending…
Mom who took dead son on train pleads not guilty to murder December 8, 2017 12:36 pm|WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois woman charged with killing her 6-year-old son and taking his body on a commuter…
Chicago commuter train, Amtrak passengers face delays November 30, 2017 12:40 pm|CHICAGO (AP) — Commuter and interstate train travelers in Chicago are facing another day of delays due to…
Commuter train partially derails in Chicago; delays expected November 29, 2017 1:11 pm|CHICAGO (AP) — A commuter train partially derailed at Chicago’s Union Station, prompting officials to warn of delays.
Former Metra police officer charged with excessive force October 31, 2017 11:59 am|CHICAGO (AP) — Aggravated battery, perjury and official misconduct charges have been filed against a former Metra commuter…
Metra adding service to Chicago for Sunday’s Pride Parade June 21, 2017 3:42 pm|CHICAGO (AP) — Suburban Chicago’s commuter rail agency is adding trains to downtown for this year’s Chicago Pride Parade.
Metra to repair, replace bridges, build new station May 26, 2017 2:53 pm|CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s suburban commuter rail service will spend more than $48 million to replace or repair several…
Chicago train service to install new camera system May 25, 2017 4:00 am|CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s commuter train service is installing an upgraded, $11 million camera system meant to enhance safety,…
Kids ride Metra for free on Take Our Children to Work Day April 24, 2017 9:23 pm|CHICAGO (AP) — Young people will be able to ride for free on suburban Chicago’s commuter rail service for…
Metra testing whether to allow small pets on more trains April 20, 2017 8:24 pm|CHICAGO (AP) — Suburban Chicago’s commuter rail agency is exploring whether to allow passengers to bring their small pets…