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SEARCHIn addition to new projects, progress continues on a multiyear effort to upgrade track, electrical, and signal systems on the Metra Electric Line to accommodate the expansion of service on the South Shore Line.
Work is being performed by Metra’s in-house crews, employees of Metra’s freight partners, and private contractors. Metra is also contributing funds for station repairs and upgrades that municipalities or their contractors will perform.
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Chicago’s Metra, and its railroad and municipal partners, are taking on a wide variety of projects during the 2026 construction season, including improvements to 20 stations, replacement of 22 grade crossings, and three major tie replacement projects.
In addition to new projects, progress continues on a multiyear effort to upgrade track, electrical, and signal systems on the Metra Electric Line to accommodate the expansion of service on the South Shore Line.
The 2026 construction program also includes numerous smaller infrastructure improvements across Metra’s 11 lines, ensuring Metra customers continue to enjoy safe and reliable service.
“We plan to take full advantage of the construction season and available funding to address projects across the railroad,” said Metra CEO/Executive Director Jim Derwinski. Metra is grateful for the significant financial support we have received in recent years to address a backlog of critical capital projects. However, infrastructure maintenance is an ongoing need, and that’s why we will continue to work with our funding and governance partners to identify, plan, and carry out projects that support our system today and in the future.”
Work is being performed by Metra’s in-house crews, employees of Metra’s freight partners, and private contractors. Metra is also contributing funds for station repairs and upgrades that municipalities or their contractors will perform.
In Metra’s 2026 capital program, $32.3 million is allocated for station and parking improvements, $37.7 million for track maintenance, $22.3 million for bridge projects, $5.2 million for rail crossing replacements, and $59.1 million for signal, electrical, and communications maintenance and upgrades.
Funding for some of the projects included in this release was allocated in prior years’ capital programs or came from outside sources, including municipalities and Metra’s freight partners, said officials.
Metra’s 2026 construction project timeline includes:
The focus includes new projects and ongoing upgrades to track, electrical, and signal systems on the Metra Electric Line.
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