Metra

Chicago, IL 60661

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547 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60661
United States
http://www.metrarail.com
312.322.6777

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Metra is a commuter rail service in the Chicago area since 1984.

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A rendering of the 115th Street/Morgan Park Station.
Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

Metra Board awards $8.7 million contract to IHC Construction Companies of Elgin to renovate 115th Street/Morgan Park Station

Feb. 21, 2025
Work is expected to begin later this year at the station to replace the existing platform shelters, create a new plaza and sidewalks, address stormwater management needs and ...
STV
Metra has selected STV to provide procurement support for the agency’s all-electric, battery-powered trainsets.
Vehicles

Metra selects STV to provide procurement support for new all-electric, battery-powered trainsets

Feb. 19, 2025
STV will work to provide quality assurance, engineering and administrative services for Metra’s $154 million base order for eight battery-powered trainsets.
Metra
A rendering of Metra's 103rd St./Rosemoor Station.
Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

Metra to open 103rd St./Rosemoor Station, close 95th St./Chicago State University Metra Electric Station March 3

Feb. 4, 2025
The work is part of a multiyear, multimillion-dollar plan to transform stations on the Metra Electric Line.
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The Milwaukee West Line Fox River bridge,
Infrastructure

Metra begins exploring financing to supplement capital budget to replace aging bridges

Jan. 23, 2025
The agency owns 446 bridges, of which 80 percent of them are at least more than 75 years old and have surpassed their functional lifespan and are increasingly expensive to repair...
RTA of Northern Illinois
CTA bus.
Management

RTA of Northern Illinois releases Transforming Transit

Transforming Transit is a $1.5 billion vision aimed at shaping the future of transit funding and governance ahead of the 2025 legislative session.
CTA
CTA bus.
Management

Chicago RTA announces its plans for the future with 2025 regional operating budget and 2025-2029 Capital Program

The agency stresses that the next couple of years are crucial if it is to avoid resorting to an operating fiscal cliff which would cut services and raise fares.
Metra
Metra is working to rehabilitate its stations with new ADA-accessible street-level entrances and lobbies with elevators; new stairs and headhouses; new composite deck platforms; and new lighting and signage.
Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

Metra to reopen 79th Street/Chatham Station after completion of rehabilitation work

Nov. 19, 2024
This station is one of three Metra will be working to rehabilitate with new ADA-accessible street-level entrances and lobbies with elevators; new stairs and headhouses; new composite...
Metra
The station, which reopened to passengers on Oct. 28, now features a new elevator that makes it accessible to people with disabilities, a new covered staircase, a kiss & ride lane, bicycle parking, improved pedestrian pathways, a new platform covered by a canopy, and warming shelters.
Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

Metra officially reopens 147th Street/Sibley Boulevard Station

Oct. 30, 2024
The station now includes a new elevator that makes it accessible to people with disabilities, a new covered staircase, a kiss and ride lane, bicycle parking, improved pedestrian...
Metra
Metra's proposed 2025 operating budget is about 4.1 percent higher than the 2024 budget.
Management

Metra proposes $1 billion 2025 operating budget with no fare increases

Oct. 11, 2024
Metra also proposed a $366.4 million capital plan that continues major investment in bridges, stations and new and rehabilitated rolling stock.

Articles & News

St. Louis Metro
On Dec. 16, St. Louis Metro reopened the 8th & Pine MetroLink Station in downtown St. Louis.
Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

Metra, St. Louis Metro complete station renovation projects

Dec. 18, 2024
Metra has completed the Homewood Station project while St. Louis Metro has reopened the 8th & Pine MetroLink Station in downtown St. Louis.
Regional Transportation Authority
Facilities

Regional Transportation Authority of Northern Illinois selects eight stations for pilot program aimed at boosting transit safety

May 17, 2024
The projects will create a welcoming environment and address real and perceived safety issues at stations serving CTA, Metra and Pace systems.
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Vehicles

Metra signs $154 million contract with Stadler for battery electric trainsets

Feb. 22, 2024
The BEMU rail vehicles supplied by Stadler will help Metra to improve air quality in Chicago's more densely populated regions.
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Safety & Security

Metra adopts Passenger Code of Conduct, set to permanently allow bikes on trains Feb. 1

Jan. 18, 2024
The Passenger Code of Conduct identifies prohibited behaviors for anyone using Metra facilities or trains and allows for the suspension of riding privileges and/or confiscation...
Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission
The Watsonville-Santa Cruz Multimodal Corridor Program, which includes transit and active transportation improvements, was one of nine projects awarded funding through the USDOT's Mega grants program.
Management

USDOT awards nearly $1.2 billion in Mega grants

Feb. 1, 2023
The funding includes more than $517 million awarded to four passenger rail and transit projects.
CREATE Program
The Forest Park Flyover will eliminate conflicts between freight and passenger trains; the location is called the most congested rail chokepoint in the Chicago area.
Infrastructure

CREATE Program begins construction on first half of 75th Street CIP

The project will remedy the most congested rail chokepoint in the Chicago area and ease freight and passenger train movements.
Metra
A rendering of the possible color scheme for Metra's battery-powered locomotive.
Vehicles

Metra pursuing zero-emission locomotives

Aug. 18, 2022
The plan, approved by the commuter railroad’s board, will convert up to six of Metra’s oldest locomotives to battery power.
Metra
A project that will rehab the Rogers Park Station on Metra’s Union Pacific North Line was one of 43 Chicagoland projects to be awarded grants through the Invest in Cook Program.
Management

‘Invest in Cook’ awards funds to two Chicago region transit projects

The program awards grants for transportation-related projects and this year, will fund two transit, 16 pedestrian, 11 bicycle, one freight and 13 road projects.
Cook County
Octavia Saffold, a Metra Electric rider, offered a testimonial of the positive impact the Fair Transit South Cook pilot program has had on her life.
Fare Collection

Fair Transit South Cook pilot labeled a success in first annual report

The final two years of the program will see the partners working on an integrated fare payment solution that supports the program’s goals of providing more equitable mobility....
Regional Transportation Authority
RTA, CTA, Metra and Pace have launched a joint advocacy campaign in the Chicago region to share the benefits of transit.
Management

Chicago region’s RTA launches ‘Forward for All’ campaign

The advocacy campaign aims to strengthen regional pride in the transit network and build awareness on the positive impact CTA, Pace and Metra services bring to the area.

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Maintenance

Metra to take out one track out of service during construction to increase Electric Line capacity

Oct. 9, 2024
The construction work is increasing the line’s capacity because the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, which operates the South Shore Line and is paying for most...
CTA
CTA extending #9 Ashland route to Ravenswood Metra station Sept. 3.
Bus

CTA extending #9 Ashland route to Ravenswood Metra station Sept. 3

The new route provides connections to the Metra UP-North line and the #78 Montrose and #81 Lawrence bus routes.
RTA of Northern Illinois
Fare Collection

RTA of Northern Illinois Board of Directors votes in favor of integrated day pass for unlimited rides on CTA, Metra and Pace

The day pass pilot will be launched this year on the Ventra App after the vendor completes development and testing.
Metra
Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

Metra awards contract to rebuild 95th St./Chicago State University Station

June 13, 2024
The contract, awarded to John Burns Construction of Westmont, will work to improve rider experience on the Metra Electric Line.
Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

Metra to open new Peterson/Ridge Station, expand weekday service on UP North Line

May 8, 2024
The agency will also be adjusting train departure times to accommodate the new stop at the new Peterson/Ridge Station.
CTA
Management

RTA of Northern Illinois submits request for $375 million in federal funding to fight climate change

The funding would allow the CTA, Metra and Pace to purchase and deploy state-of-the-art green technology benefiting riders and residents across four counties.
Metra
Infrastructure

Metra reveals list of 2024 construction projects

April 4, 2024
The projects, some of which are already under construction and will continue through the fall, will ensure Metra customers continue to enjoy safe and reliable service.
FTA
Vehicles

FTA awards $631 million in Rail Vehicle Replacement Program grants

The funding will help transit agencies in Chicago, Ill., Philadelphia, Pa., and Baltimore, Md., replace older vehicles with 300 new railcars.
RTA of Northern Illinois
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Fare Collection

Access Pilot Program to launch Feb. 1 in Chicago area

Jan. 17, 2024
In partnership with the Regional Transportation Authority of Northern Illinois, Metra and Cook County, Ill., the Access Pilot Program will extend reduced fares on the entire ...