Articles filed under Metra
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Overflow commuter lot in Geneva to close indefinitelyJun 30, 2022 5:53 PM - The Route 31 overflow commuter parking lot in Geneva will be closed indefinitely starting Friday as part of the upcoming Union Pacific Third Main Line project.
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Arlington Heights trustees, commuters rail against Metra for cutting express trains
Jun 23, 2022 6:59 AM - Arlington Heights trustees and commuters railed against Metra officials for cutting express trains to and from their town, which has the biggest ridership along the Union Pacific Northwest Line. -
Lawsuit filed in fatal Metra collision alleges road construction played role
Jun 22, 2022 7:10 PM - A lawsuit filed after a Metra rider died when a train collided with a truck in Clarendon Hills May 11 claims road construction on both sides of the tracks was a factor in the tragedy. -
What to know about Metra's test $100/month pass plus integration with Pace, CTA
Jun 20, 2022 6:06 PM - Metra's experimental $100 all-you-can ride monthly pass will combine with a new regional fare pass that offers unlimited trips on Pace and the CTA. Here's what to know. -
Arlington Heights board to hear about Metra changes TuesdayJun 19, 2022 5:37 PM - A representative of Metra will appear before the Arlington Heights village board Tuesday to give a presentation about recent and planned schedule changes.
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Spinning truck gouged Metra railcar in fatal crash, NTSB preliminary report reveals
Jun 16, 2022 6:37 AM - Federal investigators released new details Wednesday of how a truck struck by a Metra train pierced a railcar, resulting in a rider's fatal ejection May 11 in Clarendon Hills. -
Train track project means some Metra commuter delaysJun 7, 2022 5:30 PM - Wheaton officials say Metra riders should expect some minor delays during a train track project along the Union Pacific West Line.
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With electric vehicle sales growing, how will we pay for road repairs?
Jun 6, 2022 2:01 PM - Hurray! Everyone's buying electric cars. But wait ... that means no gas taxes to fix roads. State lawmakers are studying how to recoup those vanishing revenues with ideas ranging from tolling to congestion pricing to mileage taxes on trucks.
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Metra tries $100 monthly passes to lure back elusive riders
Jun 1, 2022 3:16 PM - What a deal! Metra is slashing rates for monthly passes to $100 in effort to get more riders in seats. -
Wheeling train crash victim leaves three young daughters behind; GoFundMe page established
May 26, 2022 6:44 PM - "We didn't get a chance to say goodbye." Jesus "Ivan" Castrejon's death leaves three daughters ages 18 through 4 grieving after a Metra train crash Monday. A GoFundMe page has been set up.
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