Newsroom

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.

For passenger service inquiries, please call 312-322-6777 between the hours of 8:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M., Monday - Friday or 312-836-7000 for travel information.

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.

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

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