CHICAGO (WLS) -- After years of patchwork plans to keep antiquated cars rolling, Metra officials announced Thursday a $2.4 billion plan to overhaul the "rolling stock." Highlights include 367 new ...

Some Ventra app issues lingered for Metra riders Friday morning, marking the second straight day of ticketing troubles, though the rail agency said improvements have been made. According to an alert ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two people were hospitalized following a Metra train crash in the city's South Shore neighborhood, according to the Chicago Fire Department. The #8310 train struck a vehicle just ...

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. In a bold and perhaps politically risky step, Metra's new ...

Metra’s board of directors on Wednesday renewed contracts with six politically connected lobbying firms for new, five-year periods for almost $2.7 million. Four of the six contracts were set to expire ...

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The Metra Board of Directors on Nov. 13 approved a $1.2 billion operating budget for 2026 that relies on new state funding and requires no fare increases or service cuts. The Board also approved a ...

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With Metra ridership still less than half of pre-pandemic levels and gas prices skyrocketing, the commuter rail service will soon test a new, cheaper monthly pass. Metra will sell monthly passes for ...