
The plan’s vision is “Safe, reliable, accessible public transportation that connects people to opportunity, advances equity and combats climate change.”
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The new plan was drafted and finalized with the assistance of Metra customers, employees, board members, regional stakeholders, and others.
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The Chicago area’s congressional delegation helped secure $204.1 million in competitive federal grants.
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The new site makes it easier to view schedules and plan a trip on Metra.
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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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The project is a partnership between Pace, Metra, and the City of Harvey.
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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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The total cost for all six locomotive conversions, which will be performed in Patterson, Georgia, is $34.6 million.
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The depot, at 2300 W. Grove St. in Blue Island, was built in 1868.
Read More →Rail projects are being launched in states throughout the country. Much of the funding requires a focus on projects that improve safety while also enhancing and/or upgrading rail infrastructure so the projects reflect that mandate.
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