First look at plan to combine CTA, Metra and Pace unveiled at public hearings
Tuesday marked the first public look at efforts to combine the CTA, Metra and Pace.
Chicago-area residents weigh in on effort to combine CTA, Metra and Pace
Tuesday marked the first public look at efforts to combine the CTA, Metra and Pace.
Illinois lawmakers to discuss transit merger during first public hearing
The first public hearing for the proposed merger of three major transit companies was scheduled for Tuesday morning. Some lawmakers suggest combing CTA, Pace and Metra. The proposal also involves getting ride of the Regional Transit Authority
Metra adds extra trains for Pride Parade on June 30
Metra announced this week that it will add trains to its Union Pacific North and Union Pacific West lines on Sunday, June 30 to accommodate attendees of Chicago's 53rd Annual Pride Parade.
Metra tracks blocked by downed tree, prompting delays
A tree fell on the tracks of the Metra Milwaukee District North Line Tuesday morning, stopping trains on Chicago's Northwest Side.
Metra offering free rides to Ravinia Festival this summer
If you plan on going to Ravinia Festival this summer, Metra has an easy way for you to get to the grounds without breaking the bank.
Metra MD-W train fatally strikes pedestrian in Bartlett, extensive delays expected
A Metra Milwaukee District West train struck and killed a pedestrian Thursday morning, causing "extensive delays" in suburban Bartlett.
Metra MD-W train fatally strikes pedestrian in Bartlett, extensive delays expected
A Metra Milwaukee District West train struck and killed a pedestrian Thursday morning, causing "extensive delays" in suburban Bartlett.
Metra's Peterson/Ridge Station opens in Edgewater
Metra opened a new station in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood at Peterson/Ridge Monday morning, expanding service on the UP-North Line.
Metra's new Peterson/Ridge Station opens in Edgewater
Service is expanding on the UP-North Line. The Peterson/Ridge Station opened Monday adding four more trains to its weekday service.
New Metra station opens in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood
Metra opened a new station in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood at Peterson/Ridge Monday morning.
Man hospitalized after being hit by train in Des Plaines; road temporarily closed
A man is hospitalized after being struck by a Metra train in Des Plaines Saturday afternoon. The incident led to a temporary road closure.
Metra to offer free weekend service in celebration of 40th anniversary
Metra is gearing up to mark its 40th anniversary with a week-long celebration beginning on Monday, June 3.
Illinois lawmakers push to combine 4 transit agencies into single entity
Illinois lawmakers were pushing this week for the consolidation of four transit agencies into a single entity.
Illinois lawmakers push to combine 4 transit agencies into single entity
Illinois lawmakers were pushing for the consolidation of four transit agencies into a single entity on Monday.
Ventra users hit with issues during morning commute
Commuters were running into issues purchasing tickets through the Ventra app Tuesday morning.
Ventra users hit with issues during morning commute
Commuters were running into issues purchasing tickets through the Ventra app Tuesday morning.
Metra train lines stopped, delayed due to control system outage
Trains on several Metra lines were stopped or delayed in both directions Monday morning due to a control system outage, the transit agency announced.
Metra derails near Crystal Lake, no injuries reported
A Metra UPNW train derailed north of Crystal Lake Saturday morning.
Cubic accepts responsibility for Ventra app issues after Metra fare rollout
We are learning more about the issues that plagued the Ventra app earlier this month.