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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2016

Chicago Metra police launch onboard patrol unit

The new unit, made up of six full-time officers, will work on every line but will focus its efforts strategically on areas where the need is greatest.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 29, 2016

Chicago's Metra hires ad agency to help increase ridership

Pulsar’s scope of work for Metra will include a customer segmentation study, market research, branding services, development of a strategic marketing plan and assistance implementing the plan.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2016

Metra testing free Wi-Fi on 11 railcars

In general, the hotspots are limited to a 1 megabyte download speed per user.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2016

Metra Electric's original Highliner railcars officially retired

The railcars began serving customers on the Illinois Central, now the Metra Electric Line, on May 31, 1971. Federal funds covered two-thirds of the $40 million cost and the IC paid the rest.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2016

Metra seeks firm to manufacture up to 367 new railcars

Chicago rail agency seeks 10 cars now, with maximum purchase over the life of 7-year contract.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2016

Chicago's Metra customers use Ventra App for 1 millionth ride

The milestone was reached exactly two months after the app was launched by Metra, the Chicago Transit Authority and Pace.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2016

Chicago's Metra bans hoverboards

Effective immediately, onboard personnel who see anyone attempting to board a Metra train with a hoverboard in their possession will require that person to exit the train.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2015

Wabtec signs $45M contract to equip Metra with positive train control

Wabtec will provide Interoperable Electronic Train Management System (I-ETMS®) equipment, including kits and replacement components.

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Newsby StaffNovember 24, 2015

Chicago agencies release new Ventra mobile payment app

The app is the first of its kind to allow customers to pay for rides on all three transit systems — CTA, Metra and Pace — from their mobile devices, transforming the way people across Chicago take transit each day.

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Newsby StaffNovember 24, 2015

Metra prepares for winter weather with switch covers, heaters

Additionally, agency is continuing to repair and replace railcar doors that are prone to fail in winter conditions.

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