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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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Donald A. Orseno, a lifelong railroader, will take the helm. Since joining Metra in 1984, he has held a variety of positions, ranging from senior trainmaster to deputy executive director/chief operations officer.
Read More →Metrolink received about $148 million from the South Coast AQMD to purchase new railcars, while Metra tapped Stadler for zero-emission, battery-powered trainsets.
Read More →The new authority replaces the RTA and brings CTA, Metra, and Pace under a strengthened regional framework for funding, planning, fares, safety, and service coordination.
Read More →Safety employees will be at one of the commuter railroad’s 241 stations during the morning commute, distributing educational materials about train and grade crossing safety, answering questions and listening to commuters’ safety concerns.
Read More →Metra’s proposed $1.1b operating budget for 2025 also includes $366.4m for capital improvements.
Read More →Chicago-based commuter rail system Metra is an innovator in their market. Find out how they adapted to COVID-19, as well as how they are leading a transition to battery-powered locomotives, increasing safety and partnerships, and filling open positions in new ways.
Read More →The project is part of Metra’s 2016 construction program, which includes approximately $200 million in infrastructure improvements to 27 stations.
Read More →The $770 million budget shortfall that agencies face beginning in 2026 threatens unprecedented cuts to CTA, Metra, and Pace services, the scale of which are now coming into clearer view.
Read More →Rider-focused improvements will begin rolling out across the system immediately as CTA, Metra, and Pace increase service this summer in the six-county region.
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