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New passenger rail service to Rockford could require a regular state subsidy, may include a stop in downtown Elgin

Metra and Illinois Department of Transportation officials provide more information about exactly how the new system will work.

July 10, 2023
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I want you to want commuter rail: Pritzker announces $275M award to Metra to restore Rockford-Chicago train service

Hopefully in four years Chicagoans will be able to say "Hello There" to a new way to get to Rockford car-free.

July 6, 2023
Design

Mutiny at the meeting: Lakeview neighbors hijack Metra hearing to voice UP-N concerns

May 2, 2022
Chicago Suburbs

Metra is recruiting workers in anticipation of post-Omicron schedule expansion

February 2, 2022
Design

More deets about the UPN Line bridge replacement project from the recent meeting

September 13, 2021
Beyond Chicagoland

A bittersweet look back at 12 months of free Metra Union Pacific line rides

June 9, 2021
Funding & Finance

Union Pacific finally caves, agrees to start collecting fares on Metra trains again

April 19, 2021
News

How COVID-19 impacted has Chicagoland public transportation workers

March 3, 2021
Chicago Suburbs

Is the Metra-Union Pacific feud impacting onboard safety and quality of life?

January 29, 2021
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