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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 18, 2023

Metra Breaks Record for Competitive Federal Grants

The Chicago area’s congressional delegation helped secure $204.1 million in competitive federal grants.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 10, 2023

Metra Begins Rollout of Train-Tracking Website

The new site makes it easier to view schedules and plan a trip on Metra.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 14, 2022

Metra Board Approves Contract to Reconstruct Electric Stations

The work is part of the Metra Electric Community Initiative, a multiyear, multimillion-dollar plan to transform 13 stations on the line.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 10, 2022

Pace Approves '23 Budget, 2-Year Paratransit Plan

The approved 2023 budget contains several fare policy changes that make it less expensive to ride Pace and more seamless to transfer to and from CTA and Metra services.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 19, 2022

Officials Celebrate Grant for Pace Harvey Transportation Center

The project is a partnership between Pace, Metra, and the City of Harvey.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 12, 2022

Chicago's Metra Debuts New Locomotive

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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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 19, 2022

Chicago's Pace to Add Electric Bus, Partner with UZURV

Beginning August 22, elementary and high school students will also be able to ride Pace, Metra, and CTA for free.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 17, 2022

Metra to Create Battery-Powered Locomotives

The total cost for all six locomotive conversions, which will be performed in Patterson, Georgia, is $34.6 million.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 29, 2022

Metra Breaks Ground on Blue Island Vermont Street Station Rehab

The depot, at 2300 W. Grove St. in Blue Island, was built in 1868.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 9, 2022

New Chicago Regional Connect Pass Saves Money, Adds Flexibility

The Regional Connect Pass will cost $30 and will be sold to holders of an unlimited ride Metra monthly pass.

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