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Major projects include replacing aging bridges on the UP North Line, track, electrical and signal upgrades on the Metra Electric, and major tie replacement projects on three lines.
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The $56M project brings ADA upgrades, new connections, and campus access to the station.
Read More →The agency's employees will visit one of the railroad’s 243 stations during the morning rush hour, distributing educational materials about train and grade crossing safety, answering questions, and listening to riders’ safety concerns.
Read More →The grants will fund Van Buren Station renovation, battery-powered locomotives, and Edgebrook Station improvements.
Read More →Electric Line riders on all branches will also see minor changes to the existing train schedule to better reflect operating conditions.
Read More →Charging stations at Millennium Station were installed last week and four stations are expected to be complete by September. Metra also anticipates installing charging stations in the coming months in its ticketing area at Chicago Union Station.
Read More →In 2023, Metra is focusing nearly a quarter of its annual capital spending ($119.5 million) on rebuilding and renewing station facilities.
Read More →The campaign is designed to evoke an emotional response from prospective customers and, ultimately, get them to consider the stress-relief advantages of riding Metra versus the frustrations of driving their car to work.
Read More →The new site makes it easier to view schedules and plan a trip on Metra.
Read More →The remanufactured locomotives have AC traction motors, which are far more durable and reliable than the DC traction motors in Metra’s older locomotives.
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