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Metra board chooses new modern passenger rail cars to replace 1950s “Gallery” cars
Metra has selected a new passenger coach design that will eventually replace the current "Gallery" cars.
January 13, 2021
Universal Metra bicycle access via dedicated bike cars would be a game-changer
Bike cars on all trains on all lines during non-pandemic times would enable people to use bikes for first- and last-mile trips for downtown commutes.
November 6, 2020
Midwest Amtrak Routes Will Get More Bike-Friendly With Onboard Racks
Vertical bike racks are coming to all state-supported routes in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, starting in mid-2020.
June 7, 2019
Amtrak’s Midwestern Service Got More User-Friendly This Summer
Upgrades include easier transfers, students discounts, and bike- and pet-friendly service.
August 7, 2018
A Car-Free Road Trip on Amtrak’s Blue Water Line Hits a Speed Bump
The last-minute cancelation of bike-on-board service left us scrambling to make other plans.
August 29, 2017
The South Shore Line Is Adding Weekday Bike Service. Will Anyone Use It?
The early-morning and late-afternoon weekday trains aren't going to be useful for most commutes or excursions, so it's likely these runs won’t see many bikes.
December 28, 2016
