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Metra oversees all commuter rail operations in the 3,700 square mile northeastern Illinois region, with responsibility for day-to-day operations, fare and service levels, capital improvements and planning. The Metra system is comprised of 11 separate lines radiating out from Chicago’s Loop, and serves more than 100 communities at 240 rail stations. Rail lines in the Metra system include:
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| Route Miles | # of Trains | Avg. Weekday Ridership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNSF (Aurora) | 37.5 | 94 | 64,600 |
| Electric District (University Park, Blue Island, South Chicago) | 40.6 | 170 | 36,200 |
| Heritage Corridor (Joliet) | 37.2 | 6 | 2,600 |
| Milwaukee District | |||
| North (Fox Lake) | 49.5 | 60 | 23,500 |
| West (Elgin) | 39.8 | 58 | 22,300 |
| North Central Service (Antioch) | 52.8 | 22 | 5,400 |
| Rock Island District (Joliet, Blue Island) | 46.8 | 68 | 30,500 |
| SouthWest Service (Manhattan) | 40.8 | 30 | 9,500 |
| Union Pacific | |||
| North (Kenosha, WI) | 51.6 | 70 | 36,400 |
| Northwest (Harvard, McHenry) | 70.5 | 65 | 40,900 |
| West (Elburn) | 43.6 | 59 | 29,400 |
| Farebox Recovery | 55% |
| On-Time Performance | 96% |
| Route Miles | 487.7 |
| Track Miles | 1,155.1 |
| Average Weekday Passengers | 301,200 |
| Average Weekend Passengers | 121,800 |
| Annual Passenger Trips | 81,369,000 |
| Trains Scheduled per Weekday | 702 |
| Trains Scheduled per Weekend | 459 |
| Diesel Locomotives | 146 |
| Trailer & Cab Coaches | 841 |
| Multiple-Unit Electric Cars | 171 |
| Legend of Abbreviations |
|---|
| BNSF Railway - BNSF |
| Electric District - Electric |
| Heritage Corridor - Heritage |
| Milwaukee District North - Milw-N |
| Milwaukee District West - Milw-W |
| North Central Service - NCS |
| Rock Island District - RI |
| SouthWest Service - SWS |
| Union Pacific North - UP-N |
| Union Pacific Northwest - UP-NW |
| Union Pacific West - UP-W |
Source: Metra 2011 Program & Budget
All data excludes NICTD South Shore
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