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Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, is stopping in Chicago on Wednesday, June 3, as it makes way to Philadelphia on an historic coast-to-coast tour to celebrate the U.S.A.’s 250th Anniversary. Your chance to see this legendary steam-powered behemoth is just a Metra ride away on the UP West Line. View the news release here: metra.com/newsroom/take-metr…
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Metra is implementing service improvements across the Metra Electric Line with a new schedule that takes effect June 15. The new schedule simplifies service patterns and increases service frequency at multiple stations in alignment with the goals of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act to expand public transit access and improve reliability. View the news release: metra.com/newsroom/new-metra…
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Metra is implementing service improvements across the Metra Electric Line with a new schedule that takes effect June 15. The new schedule simplifies service patterns and increases service frequency at multiple stations in alignment with the goals of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act to expand public transit access and improve reliability. View the news release: metra.com/newsroom/new-metra…
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Metra will operate a Sunday/Holiday Schedule for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026. No alcohol will be allowed on any Metra train.
As a reminder, the elevator that provides access to Millennium Station and South Water Street for persons with disabilities will be out of service while it is being replaced. ADA customers are advised to use Van Buren Street Station as an alternative. Visit metra.com for additional information.
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Metra will be expanding both weekday and weekend schedules on its Rock Island Line beginning Monday, June 1. The new schedules will significantly expand weekend service, address gaps in weekday service to meet customer requests, and change stopping patterns on some off-peak trains to better reflect ridership patterns and travel times. View the news release: metra.com/newsroom/new-rock-…
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Metra will operate a Sunday/Holiday Schedule for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026. No alcohol will be allowed on any Metra train.
As a reminder, the elevator that provides access to Millennium Station and South Water Street for persons with disabilities will be out of service while it is being replaced. ADA customers are advised to use Van Buren Street Station as an alternative. Visit metra.com for additional information.
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We are one month and one day away from the Obama Presidential Center being open to the public!! Metra is the fastest, most affordable way to get you there with three stops available. Choose from 55th-56th-57th St. Station, which is the closest ADA accessible station, 59th-60th or the 63rd St. Stations. To check trains schedules and learn more about the Obama Presidential Center, go to metra.com/ObamaPresidentialC…
📸 Photo credit: The Obama Foundation | X: @ObamaFoundation
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The latest My Metra Magazine is out now! Top stories include: Construction Season, 100 Years of Electrification, Aging Bridges, and our Summer Go Guide. Find paper copies onboard or read the digital version at the link: metra.com/my-metra-magazine
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Metra is hosting its second “Routes to Safety” conference this June dedicated to strengthening collaboration between transportation professionals, law enforcement, and social services in the fight against human trafficking. View the news release: metra.com/newsroom/metra-hos…
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Metra is the Proud Transit Partner of @ChicagoFire! Read more about the partnership here: metra.com/newsroom/metra-and…
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Gas prices keep rising and traffic keeps getting worse. Don’t waste time and money on your commute, get where you need to go with the CTA, Metra, and Pace instead.
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As gas prices climb across the Chicago region, public transit remains one of the most affordable ways to travel. CTA, Metra, and Pace in partnership with RTA, are encouraging residents to take transit for more trips to save money amid spiking fuel prices. rtachicago.org/about-rta/pre…
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Metra today announced the winners of its 19th Annual Safety Contest, where students across Chicagoland put their creativity to work to educate everyone about the importance of safe behaviors around railroad tracks and crossings. View the news release: metra.com/newsroom/metra-ann…
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Starting on May 18, the elevator that provides access to Millennium Station for persons with disabilities will be out of service while it is being replaced. ADA customers are advised to use Van Buren Street Station as an alternative. View the news release: metra.com/newsroom/south-wat…
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Metra concluded a productive @APTA_info Legislative Conference in Washington, DC, joining transit leaders from across the country to advocate for the funding and policies that support millions of regional riders.
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Thank you to our federal and industry partners for their continued collaboration and commitment to strengthening rail service nationwide.
#APTA #APTAleg26 #ThatsTransit #COMTO55 #NMTC2026 #COMTO #CWWMN2026 #CommuterRail
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We also had meaningful discussions with @Rep_Jackson, as well as senior staff for @SenatorDurbin, Congresswoman @DeliaRamirezIL and the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, focused on advancing safety, reliability, and connectivity.
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