Metra begins requiring some Chicago riders to show tickets before boarding trains
CHICAGO – Metra is launching a pilot program Monday requiring riders on select trains to show their tickets…
Trains on Metra UP-West line stopped after train hits vehicle – NBC Chicago
Trains in both directions have been halted on Metra’s UP-West line after a train struck a vehicle near…
Amtrak bridge gets stuck in Chicago, impacting Metra service – NBC Chicago
An Amtrak bridge in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood became stuck in the air Monday, impacting Metra service out of…
Metra service resumes after freight train derailment in Chicago Ridge
Metra Southwest Service has resumed after a freight train derailed in Chicago Ridge early Wednesday morning. The derailment near…
Metra delays expected to persist for Thursday evening rush
Metra on Thursday apologized for delays on its commuter trains during the morning rush, while also warning riders…
Switch problems at Union Station delay trains on 3 Metra lines
A track switching problem at Union Station in downtown Chicago was causing delays for three Metra commuter train…
Major Metra delays across multiple suburban lines Friday – NBC Chicago
Metra service on a busy suburban Chicago line was stopped Friday morning due to a vehicle on the…
Several BNSF trains canceled on Christmas Eve – NBC Chicago
Several BNSF Metra line trains scheduled to run on Christmas Eve were canceled mid-day due to an “operational…
Illinois approves $1.5B boost to rescue, revamp Chicago-area transit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois’ public transit systems got a $1.5 billion annual infusion on Tuesday as Gov. JB…
Rush hour car crash leads to collision with Metra train in Chicago – NBC Chicago
Chicago Metra riders on the city’s southwest side faced extensive delays during the Thursday morning rush hour commute…