For members of the news media only, please call 312-322-6776 to reach a Metra spokesman in The Office of Media Relations. If you are not a member of news media, please do not call this number.
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Below is a list of press releases related to Metra or about Chicago area events that can be reached by Metra trains. For an archive of older news releases, click on the “Newsroom Archive” link on the left side of this page.
Metra NATO Summit Update: CTA to accept Metra tickets on Monday May 21 05/18/2012
Metra NATO Summit Update: CTA to accept Metra tickets on Monday May 21 Read More
NCS and MDW Construction Schedules 05/16/2012
Effective Thursday, May 17th through Monday, July 16th, a construction schedule will be in effect on the North Central Service and Milwaukee West to accommodate track work between Western Avenue and Franklin Park. Scheduled trains may experience delays up to 10 minutes. Read More
Most Metra lines to operate normally during NATO summit Safety restrictions and limited schedule changes in effect 05/11/2012
Metra plans to operate regular service on 10 of its 11 lines. For the Metra Electric Line, most trains will operate, although some stations and the Blue Island branch line will be closed for all or part of the summit. Those closings are detailed below. Read More
May Board Meeting Presentation 05/11/2012
May Presentation to the Board Read More
April Board Meeting Presentation 04/13/2012
April Board Meeting Presentation Read More
Increased Transparency Has Benefits for Metra and Public 04/11/2012
Metra has taken another step towards transparency, announcing today that all documents relating to upcoming meetings of the Board of Directors are being posted online in advance of the monthly meetings. Read More
Metra Urges Action on Federal Transportation Authorization to Preserve 2012 Capital Projects 03/28/2012
Metra today cautioned that a failure by Congress to extend the current federal transportation law and / or adopt new legislation would endanger multiple capital projects planned for 2012. “If this bill is allowed to expire, Metra would not be able to fund capital projects contained in its 2012 Capital Program,” said Metra CEO Alex Clifford. “Any delay of these projects would have a negative affect on the region’s economy as Metra and the construction company’s charged with this work would be forced to put plans on hold, delay material purchases, layoff workers and cut back on hiring plans. Therefore, we urge Congress to act by the end of this week to either pass new legislation or extend the current authorization.” Read More
March Board Meeting Presentation 03/16/2012
March Board Meeting Presentation Read More
New ticket machines offer greater convenience to Metra riders 03/09/2012
Metra Acting Chairman Larry Huggins and CEO Alex Clifford on Friday unveiled a major new convenience for Metra customers: credit card ticket vending machines at three downtown terminals. Read More
Minor schedule adjustments approved for the BNSF line. 03/02/2012
Starting March 11, 2012, Metra is making minor schedule adjustments on the BNSF line, primarily so that the schedules more accurately reflect actual operating conditions. Read More
February Board Meeting Presentation 02/17/2012
Presentation to the Board Read More
Minor schedule adjustments proposed for Metra’s BNSF line 02/07/2012
Metra is asking its riders to comment about minor schedule adjustments that it is proposing for its Burlington Northern Santa Fe Line (BNSF) to Aurora. Read More
Minor schedule adjustments approved for two Metra lines 01/20/2012
Starting Jan. 29, 2012, Metra is making minor schedule adjustments on two of its lines, primarily so that the schedules more accurately reflect actual operating conditions. The modifications were made after few objections were raised during a public comment period. Read More
January Board Meeting Presentation 01/20/2012
January Presentation to the Board Read More
Wacker Drive Reconstruction Phase 3 Impacts 01/09/2012
Will Wacker Drive reconstruction impact your Metra commute? Starting January 9th,this phase of Wacker Drive reconstruction will affect Wacker Drive between Madison and Jackson streets, including traffic crossing Wacker on Monroe and Adams streets impacting bus pick-up locations and CTA routes, as well as affecting pedestrian access. Read More
Public Meetings for Metra STAR Line Alternatives Analysis 01/04/2012
Please be advised that the final round of Public Meetings for the Metra STAR Line Alternatives Analysis have been scheduled for the following locations, dates and times: Read More
