Articles filed under Metra
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Illinois Tollway's $20 million toll-collecting machines are now collecting dust
Nov 29, 2021 5:30 AM - In roughly four years, a fleet of over 100 automatic payment machines along the Illinois tollway has sunk from essential tools to expensive white elephants.
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Five things to know before traveling during holidays
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Metra labor dispute boils over with strike rumblings, but agency says riders shouldn't worry
Nov 19, 2021 1:51 PM - Despite warnings by labor leaders that a strike by numerous Metra workers could be imminent, the commuter railroad said "no impact on service," is expected as negotiations continue. -
Metra to roll out new vending machines
Nov 16, 2021 7:08 PM - Metra plans to start installing new ticket vending machines across the system next year, a transition that may have a significant impact on future fare collection. -
What's in the infrastructure bill for the suburbs? Ambiguous millions, experts say
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Crystal Lake to buy downtown train station property through Metra deal
Nov 4, 2021 3:57 PM - The Crystal Lake City Council approved Tuesday the purchase of the 1.8-acre downtown train station and its surrounding property through an intergovernmental agreement with Metra, the result of the Union Pacific's intention to sell this and other commuter stations on the line
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Crystal Lake considering plan to buy downtown Metra stationOct 31, 2021 9:03 AM - The Crystal Lake City Council is set to vote Tuesday on whether it wants to enter into an agreement with Metra to buy property around the downtown train station property that Union Pacific is looking to sell.
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Car stuck on tracks near Mount Prospect causing Metra delaysOct 29, 2021 8:21 PM - Metra is warning commuters of extensive delays as a result of a car stuck on the tracks near Mount Prospect.
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Metra spending to bring back trains while projecting riders will take years to return
Oct 25, 2021 10:57 AM - Metra hopes to return service to normal levels in 2022 but why does that entail a 12.5% budget hike? -
Metra budget won't raise fares; it brings back trains, but bets passengers will lag
Oct 13, 2021 5:57 PM - Metra's 2022 budget plan aims to bring back all trains with no fare hikes but also depends on federal aid.
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