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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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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 1, 2023

Metra Adds Trains to Metra Electric Blue Island Service

Electric Line riders on all branches will also see minor changes to the existing train schedule to better reflect operating conditions.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 21, 2023

Metra Celebrates Completion of Blue Island Vermont St. Station Rehab

Under the current Metra schedule, the station is served by 74 trains each weekday and 33 trains on both Saturday and Sunday.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 23, 2023

Metra Breaks Ground on Project to Rebuild Electric Stations

The work includes making all three stations accessible to persons with disabilities.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 12, 2023

Metra Breaks Ground on Rehabilitation of Homewood Station

Included is the construction of a new Pace bus facility, including three bus bays, a covered waiting area, and driver relief facilities.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 3, 2023

Metra Details 2023 Construction Program

In 2023, Metra is focusing nearly a quarter of its annual capital spending ($119.5 million) on rebuilding and renewing station facilities.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 16, 2023

Metra Board Approves New Strategic Plan

The new plan was drafted and finalized with the assistance of Metra customers, employees, board members, regional stakeholders, and others.

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