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