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Metra Board approve new strategic plan
The Metra Board of Directors have approved a new 2023-2027…
The Metra Board of Directors have approved a new 2023-2027 strategic plan which focuses on addressing the challenges of a post-COVID world.
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Metra begin rollout of train-tracking site
Metra have begun rolling out a website which allows passengers…
Metra have begun rolling out a website which allows passengers to precisely see where their trains are and when they will reach their stations.
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Station renovation work in Chicago announced by Metra
The work is to rebuild and make accessible three stations…
The work is to rebuild and make accessible three stations on the Metra Electric Line on the South Side of Chicago.
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Metra debuts new SD70MACH locomotive
Metra have unveiled a remanufactured locomotive, named SD70MACH, that promises…
Metra have unveiled a remanufactured locomotive, named SD70MACH, that promises to increase reliability and decrease emissions.
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Metra gets a head start on its 2020 construction programme
Metra, who are currently operating an alternate weekday schedule due…
Metra, who are currently operating an alternate weekday schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are working to get ahead on construction and maintenance projects to minimise passenger disruption when services return to normal.
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U.S commuter rail system announces it will not increase fares in 2020
Due to a new investment programme, which includes the reduction…
Due to a new investment programme, which includes the reduction of roughly $21 million in unnecessary expenses, Metra will increase its operating budget to $827 million, negating the need to increase fares.
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Metra has launched an $84.8 million network-wide improvement plan
Including improvements on crossings, signalling technology, bridges, stations and railroad…
Including improvements on crossings, signalling technology, bridges, stations and railroad ties, Metra is spending nearly $85 million on ensuring their transportation service is of high quality…
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Metra is stopping the sale of tickets through their website
Tickets will have to be purchased through mobile applications, ticket…
Tickets will have to be purchased through mobile applications, ticket agents or ticket machines after June 2018 as Metra removes the option to purchase tickets from their website…
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Chicago’s Metra to replace its aging fleet of engines
Metra has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to begin…
Metra has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to begin to replace its aging fleet of engines with new or remanufactured locomotives…