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NewsAugust 17, 2020

FRA Issues PTC Implementation Report, Finds 2 Agencies May Not Meet Deadline

Two railroads were removed from the at-risk list based on their substantial progress in Quarter 2 of 2020: the Metra and TEXRail.

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NewsMay 29, 2020

Metra outlines plans as Chicago area begins to reopen

The agecny is asking for all passengers to cooperate and take responsibility for their own actions.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2020

RTA identifies costs, potential funding strategies for Metra service improvements

This study was completed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in temporary changes to the NCS schedule.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2020

Metra increasing Electric service to complete PTC

The new schedule will represent about 74% of the normal weekday service.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2020

Metra's reverse-commute service exceeding first-year goal

While there have been some fluctuations in ridership during the first months of the test, the overall trend is very positive.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2019

Metra approves $15M onboard surveillance camera contract

The contract was awarded to Railhead Corporation of Burr Ridge, Ill.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2019

Metra's proposed 2020 budget includes $480M in capital spending

Funding will make major investments in locomotives and railcars, stations, bridges, and yards.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2019

Metra will hold fares steady, budget $2.6B for capital improvements

As it does every year, the agency searched for ways to control or reduce its operating costs to head off the need for a fare increase.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2019

Via expands Chicago service citywide

The company will supplement the existing transit by providing first- and last-mile connection for riders to-and-from all CTA and Metra stations.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2019

Metra, Chicago State U. to build new station on South Side of city

The project demonstrates a commitment by both institutions to provide safe and accessible transportation options and stimulate economic growth on the far southeast side of Chicago.

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