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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2019

Metra adds state funding for 2 new rail stations

The two stations have been planned for years, however, funding was first held up in the state’s budget woes and then cut in 2017.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2019

Metra launches 'COPS' safety mobile app

The app automatically disables the user’s smartphone flash to ensure discretion, and reports can be made anonymously.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2019

Current, former CEOs launch commuter rail coalition

Executive committee consists of Metra's Jim Derwinski, TriMet's Doug Kelsey, and Steven Abrams of SFRTA/Tri-Rail.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2019

Partnership to bring last-mile connectivity to Metra services

Tenants of an office complex will be provided a monthly Lyft pass, allowing free rides between the complex and four rail stations.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2019

Metra to hold 59 safety blitzes to reinforce safe behavior around tracks

Employees will be at one of the commuter railroad’s 242 stations during the morning commute, distributing educational materials about train and grade crossing safety.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2019

New Metra railcar RFP allows for alternative designs

Proposals will be due in August and Metra hopes to finalize a deal by the end of the year for at least 200 new cars.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2019

Metra to buy 15 remanufactured locomotives

Supplier, Progress Rail will take existing EMD SD70MAC freight locomotives and upgrade and configure them for passenger use.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2019

Metra sets tracks on fire to prevent 'pull apart' from frigid temperatures

Chicago-based commuter rail system is suspending service on its Metra Electric Line on both Wednesday and Thursday.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 17, 2019

Lyft will show CTA, Metra schedules on its app

Chicago is the fifth city in which Lyft rolled out the new feature, called Nearby Transit.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2019

Metra unveils new line schedule allowing for PTC operation

Under PTC, the crew of a train must initialize the system (enter train and route information) before each individual run.

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