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NewsApril 16, 2021

Survey of Chicago Transit Riders Indicates Possible Challenges Post-COVID

The survey, conducted by the RTA, shows that about 80% of riders plan to resume their pre-COVID level of transit use, but increased telecommuting is likely to persist.

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NewsMarch 18, 2021

Alstom to Supply 200 Metra Multilevel Railcars

The move follows Metra’s board approval in January 2021 to award Alstom a vehicle procurement contract for up to 500 railcars.

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NewsJanuary 14, 2021

Metra Board Approves Purchase of up to 500 Modern Railcars

The new cars will offer increased reliability, while reducing operating costs — a substantial improvement over the increasing expense of maintaining the older cars.

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NewsOctober 7, 2020

Metra’s Proposed 2021 Budget Includes $386M in Capital Spending

Funding will go toward major investments in railcars, locomotives, bridges, and stations.

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NewsSeptember 15, 2020

Metra Creates COVID-19 Response Campaign

The “My Metra” campaign will highlight steps the agency has taken, following the guidance of the CDC and health officials, to create a safe experience for its riders.

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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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