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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 Staff and News ReportsJuly 20, 2023

Pace Breaks Ground on New ADA Paratransit Transfer Facility

The project, made possible by Rebuild Illinois funding, will transform a critical hub for paratransit with new assets that promote accessibility, expand capacity, and enhance comfort and aesthetics for people with disabilities and other commuters.

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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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Articlesby Louis PrejeanMay 30, 2023

How Agencies Are Improving Rail Accessibility

It’s been a long time coming. Transit agencies are now receiving the necessary funding and here’s a look at their respective journeys to repair age-old infrastructure.

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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 17, 2023

Illinois' RTA Adopts Strategic Plan

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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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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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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