The new cars will offer increased reliability, while reducing operating costs — a substantial improvement over the increasing expense of maintaining the older cars.
Funding will go toward major investments in railcars, locomotives, bridges, and stations.
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.
Two railroads were removed from the at-risk list based on their substantial progress in Quarter 2 of 2020: the Metra and TEXRail.
The agecny is asking for all passengers to cooperate and take responsibility for their own actions.
This study was completed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in temporary changes to the NCS schedule.
The new schedule will represent about 74% of the normal weekday service.
While there have been some fluctuations in ridership during the first months of the test, the overall trend is very positive.
Creating a reduced fare program is one of the suggestions by Chicago-based nonprofit Active Transportation Alliance.
The contract was awarded to Railhead Corporation of Burr Ridge, Ill.