Below is a list of press releases related to Metra or about Chicago area events that can be reached by Metra trains.
Metra Market / Chicago French Market 12/03/2009
Commuters who use the Ogilvie Transportation Center and others who live and work nearby can now enjoy the sights, sounds and especially the aromas of the Chicago French Market within MetraMarket, the West Loop’s newest shopping and dining destination. Read More
Metra Approves 2010 Budget 11/13/2009
The Metra Board of Directors today approved a $613 million operating budget that calls for no changes in commuter rail service in 2010 but does include changes in one-way fares and weekend ticket prices. Read More
Quick schedule links added to Metra website 11/02/2009
In response to feedback from numerous riders about our new website, Metra has added a way to quickly and easily view the entire schedule for each of our 11 lines. Read More
13th Annual Transportation Symposium & Business Exchange 10/21/2009
This event provides suppliers, manufacturers, contractors, and professional firms with opportunities to meet with appropriate procurement and department level decision-makers from Metra, CTA, Pace, Illinois Tollway Authority, and Illinois Department of Transportation. Read More
Metra releases 2010 budget for public comment 10/16/2009
At a time when the economy is tough and base sales tax receipts have eroded to a 10-year low, the Metra Board of Directors on Friday unveiled a $613 million operating budget that calls for no changes in commuter rail service in 2010 and some revisions to its fare structure. Download 2010 Budget Book Read More
Stimulus Dollars Used to Rebuild Winnetka Metra station 09/28/2009
Metra officials joined with Winnetka President Jessica Tucker and other local officials on Monday to break ground on the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Winnetka train station on the Union Pacific North line. Read More
Ticket-By-Mail Cancellation Procedures 09/21/2009
Ticket-By-Mail Cancellation Procedures & Ticket Ordering Guidelines. Monthly orders may only be purchased for the next month and are available for purchase from the 1st to the 24th of the current month. Read More
CVS/PHARMACY GRAND OPENING IN OGILVIE’S METRAMARKET 09/17/2009
CVS/pharmacy, the nation’s largest retail pharmacy chain will celebrate the grand opening of its newest downtown Chicago location in MetraMarket on September 20, 2009. Read More
Computer-based Employee Training 09/11/2009
Metra Board Oks Agreement with Western Illinois University for Computer-based Employee Training Read More
It’s Still Festival Season 09/09/2009
Summer may be coming to an end but there’s still plenty of festivals going on in September. Read More
Celebrate the Burnham Centennial 09/09/2009
The Centennial Celebration of Daniel Burnham’s plan for Chicago. Read More
Good Eats 09/09/2009
The Chicago region features dozens of farmer’s markets through the end of October. Read More
Metra Market 09/09/2009
A preview of Metra Market Read More
Metra Announces Contest Winners of its Annual Campaign to Promote Railroad Safety Awareness 08/14/2009
Transit agency engages even more students in railroad safety with latest additions to safety campaign Read More
Transportation Security Administration to begin Metra patrols 06/30/2009
Metra riders will soon see security teams from the federal Transportation Security Administration patrolling on commuter trains in the Chicago area. Read More
35th Street Station 06/29/2009
35th Street Station Read More
Metra earns Bronze Harriman Award 06/12/2009
Metra has won the E.H. Harriman Memorial bronze medal for employee safety during 2008. Read More
Metra announces extension of its popular Family Fares program 06/02/2009
Metra will extend its popular “Family Fares” program to include weekdays, starting Monday, June 15 through Friday, September 4. Read More
Ride to Ravinia's front door 06/02/2009
Concerts will begin and end on a high note for music buffs who take advantage of Metra’s seasonal rail service to and from Ravinia Park this summer. Read More
Huggins elected vice chairman of Metra Board 06/01/2009
Metra Director Larry A. Huggins, a member of the commuter rail agency’s board since 1997, has been elected vice chairman by his fellow board members. Read More
Schaffer elected treasurer of Metra Board 06/01/2009
Metra Director Jack Schaffer, who has been a member of the commuter rail agency’s board since 2006, has been elected treasurer by his fellow board members. Read More
Metra train car to be wrapped 02/06/2009
A Metra train car is getting a presidential makeover this month as part of an advertising test that could lead to extra revenue for the commuter rail agency. Read More
