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Slow train coming: Metra staff, politicians, and commuters celebrate opening of long-delayed Peterson/Ridge station

It took more than a decade to come to fruition, but the new Union Pacific North line stop is already getting great use.

June 11, 2024
Funding & Finance

Metra’s final 2023 budget sticks with fare status quo

November 15, 2022
Bicycling

It’s getting real: Metra awards construction contract for Auburn Park station

July 28, 2021
County Policy

That’s the ticket! Metra’s new All-Day Pass has been unexpectedly successful

June 30, 2021
Beyond Chicagoland

Metra hints that it may eventually move to a less 9-to-5-focused train schedule

February 1, 2021
Bus Transit

Transit agencies discuss plans for possible “Armageddon” funding scenario

November 26, 2020
Chicago Suburbs

January launch of discounted South Side Metra advances thanks to Metra approval

November 13, 2020
Chicago Suburbs

Metra Is Trying Several New Strategies to Lure Weekend Riders

May 28, 2019
Bus Transit

Chicago-Area Transit Chiefs Talk About the Future of Regional Transportation

August 1, 2018