Metra's plan to rename its train lines has to be done right. The public has a chance to weigh in. We'd also like to know how ...

The plan includes Metra Electric track and signal upgrades, and major tie replacements on three lines, plus other system-wide improvements. Credit: Markus Mainka/Shutterstock. Chicago’s commuter rail ...

Chicago’s commuter rail system Metra has announced a comprehensive 2025 construction programme, focusing on station improvements, track maintenance, and signal upgrades across its network.

A major crisis is brewing for Chicago's public transit system, officials warned on Friday. The Regional Transportation Authority, which oversees the budgets for CTA, Metra, and Pace, is facing a $ ...

A Metra train was stopped in Chicago's southwest suburbs in the middle of the afternoon rush Thursday, after it hit a semi-trailer truck on the tracks. Metra Heritage Corridor Train 915 was ...

Sun-Times file Share The CTA could eliminate half its bus lines, Metra could end service on its ... COVID-19 pandemic grant money runs out. Chicago public transit has been losing money since ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Public transportation in Chicago ... Bus service would also be affected. Services on Metra and Pace could also be slashed. CTA would go from one of the largest transit systems ...

According to Metra, the BNSF train hit the pedestrian was originally scheduled to arrive at Chicago Union Station at 8 a.m. Village officials said that the pedestrian struck was transported to ...

Suburban Metra trains were stopped in Downers Grove and delays were expected Tuesday morning after a train on the BNSF line headed to Union Station in Chicago struck a pedestrian. A Metra ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Some CTA trains were stopped ... SEE ALSO: Major service cuts on Metra, CTA, Pace possible if $771M budget shortfall not solved: RTA A police tactical team used a ladder at ...