Metra and CTA prepping for extreme cold on Monday; Amtrak cancels some Chicago trains
Empire Builder trains scheduled to leave Union Station for Seattle at 11:05 a.m. and 3:05 p.m. on Monday have been canceled, ...
Some transit agencies signal support of RTA's plan for increased authority as alternate to merger
Metra and Pace generally support a strengthened RTA after its chairman, Kirk Dillard, laid out a vision that requires $1.5 ...
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Extremely Local News: Metra on Nagle Avenue reveals new safety plans
Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: ‘Duey Juice’ Rum Cocktails ...
RTA seeks expanded authority over CTA, Metra, Pace to remedy transit funding crisis
Chicago's transit agency leaders spent the past year rejecting the idea of consolidation in exchange for more funding. The ...
Metra UP-W trains delayed after train hits vehicle in Melrose Park
Metra Union Pacific West trains were stopped, after a train hit a vehicle in Melrose Park Thursday evening, the commuter rail said.
Homewood plans for new downtown TIF district, public hearing set for March
Homewood officials plan a tax increment financing district in the village’s downtown near the Metra Electric Line station.
Regional Transportation Authority warns of fiscal cliff, asks for more power over Chicago area transit
The agency said the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, and Pace suburban buses will face a $770 million budget deficit and ...
RTA proposes more bus and train service, fare hikes and stronger central agency as lawmakers prepare to debate future of transit
CTA trains every five to 10 minutes all day and better Metra service at midday, nights and weekends. One app for fares and ...
Metra train hits vehicle in Chicago's south suburbs
ROBBINS, Ill. (CBS) -- A vehicle was struck by a Metra train in south suburban Robbins Monday afternoon, right before the ...
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RTA seeks expanded authority over CTA, Metra, Pace as solution to transit 'fiscal cliff'
Chicago's transit agency leaders spent the past year rejecting the idea of consolidation in exchange for more funding. The ...
Metra UP-W trains back on the move after train hits car in Melrose Park
Metra riders faced some delays during rush hour on Thursday after a train hit a car in the western suburbs. In an update shared on X by Metra at around 5:10 p.m.
‘Extensive' Metra delays expected after vehicle struck by train in south suburbs
"Extensive" delays along Metra's Rock Island District line were likely after a vehicle was struck by a train on Monday ...