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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2025

STV to Help Chicago's Metra Procure Battery-Powered Trainsets

The firm will provide quality assurance, engineering, and administrative services for Metra’s $154 million base order for eight battery-powered trainsets.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 23, 2025

Chicago’s Metra Explores Financing Options to Fix Bridges

The railroad is considering applying for the Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing program as they face an estimated $5.4 billion in bridge projects.

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Metra Train
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 14, 2024

Chicago's Metra OKs $1.1B Operating Budget with No Fare Changes

The Metra Board approved a $1.1b operating budget for 2025 with no planned fare changes. Withing the budget are costs associated with a capacity expansion on Metra’s Electric Line for the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 11, 2024

Metra’s Proposed Operating Budget Lacks Fare Increases

Metra’s proposed $1.1b operating budget for 2025 also includes $366.4m for capital improvements.

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Newsby Alex RomanFebruary 21, 2024

Chicago's Metra, California's Metrolink to Purchase Greener Rail Vehicles

Metrolink received about $148 million from the South Coast AQMD to purchase new railcars, while Metra tapped Stadler for zero-emission, battery-powered trainsets.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 18, 2024

Chicago's Metra Adopts Passenger Code of Conduct

The new Passenger Code of Conduct is in response to a law passed by the Illinois Legislature in 2023 that gives transit agencies the ability to act against riders who engage in certain conduct.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 16, 2024

RTA, Metra, Cook County Announce Access Pilot Program

The pilot will use the same pricing as the existing reduced fare and zone structure in Metra’s 2024 budget.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 17, 2023

Metra Lands $169M Grant to Buy Zero-Emission Trainsets

Metra will be among the first in the nation to operate the innovative green technology.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 11, 2023

Chicago's Metra Proposes Fare Revisions, New Fare Products

The plan will be the subject of public feedback, including hearings, before the Metra Board of Directors votes in November.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 4, 2023

Metra, Local Officials Open New Ravenswood Station

The $36.1 million project completely rebuilt the station, with longer, covered platforms and warming shelters on both sides, new lighting, ramps and stairs, new landscaping, and vendor space.

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