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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 StaffFebruary 21, 2024

3 Agencies Land $631M in FTA Funds for Railcar Vehicle Replacement

The investment, a part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, will improve transportation systems across the nation while creating good-paying jobs and boosting economic competitiveness.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 24, 2024

Chicago Region Ridership Up in 2023

In total, the region’s transit agencies added 45 million rides in 2023 compared to the previous year, representing an increase equal to the annual transit ridership of Dallas, the Chicago RTA said in a press release.

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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 9, 2023

ACES Mobility Coalition Launches Legislative Strategy to Advance AV Reform

The ACES Mobility Coalition is focused on reasserting the U.S. as the global leader in next-generation mobility technology.

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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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