Metra

Commuters who utilize Metra are expressing concern over possible cuts to the agency and other regional transit bodies as COVID-19 funding expires. NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.

Ahead of the observance of Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, Metra has unveiled a special locomotive honoring Americans who have served in the military and continue to serve.

A busy suburban Metra train line was halted during the Friday morning commute and “extensive delays” were expected after a pedestrian was struck, Metra said.

Metra will roll out its annual holiday train program later this month, with tickets going on sale next week.

Commuters ran into big delays on Wednesday evening after Metra trains were halted following the discovery of a body near train tracks on Chicago’s North Side, according to officials.

Commuters are running into big delays on Wednesday evening due to police activity that has halted Metra trains near Union Station and Ogilvie Transportation Center.

Trains on Metra’s Union Pacific West line were halted during rush hour Friday afternoon after the rail agency reported police activity, with video showing people reportedly stealing from freight trains on the line.

Commuter rail agency Metra wants to permanently expand service between the Loop and O’Hare Airport despite a lackluster pilot that offered hourly service during the Democratic National Convention.

As Metra lines continued to face delays Monday morning across the Chicago area, the commuter rail system issued a statement explaining what led to the disruption.

As Metra lines continued to face delays Monday morning across the Chicago area, the commuter rail system issued a statement explaining what led to the disruption.

Multiple Metra lines faced “unknown” delays Monday morning due to a string of signal and train control problems.

Passengers on Metra-controlled lines in the Chicago-area commuter rail system are experiencing lengthy delays due to “problems” with the positive train computer system used by train dispatchers, officials said.

Metra officials confirmed Wednesday that they will offer hourly service from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport into downtown during the upcoming Democratic National Convention.

Metra officials confirmed Wednesday that they will offer hourly service from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport into downtown during the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Kye Martin has the story.

Metra’s board has greenlit a new Regional Day Pass, marking a significant step towards consolidating fare systems across CTA, Metra, and Pace.

Dignitaries and officials were on hand Tuesday as the ribbon was cut on a new Metra station in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood, adding another transit option for residents heading back toward downtown.

Dignitaries and officials were on hand Tuesday as the ribbon was cut on a new Metra station in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood, adding another transit option for residents heading back toward downtown. Kye Martin has the story.

Metra is offering those heading downtown and around the region free rides this weekend in celebration of a special occasion.

Metra will celebrate its 40th birthday this week with a variety of activities and programs, culminating with offering free rides on all of its train lines in coming days.

Metra will celebrate its 40th birthday this week with a variety of activities and programs, culminating with offering free rides on all of its train lines in coming days.