Articles filed under Metra
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'We have to prepare': Towns grapple with more freight trains heading their way
Mar 27, 2023 5:30 AM - Suburbs along the CP tracks face the reality of at least eight more freight trains a day. Here's what's next.
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With Kennedy construction looming, Metra adds trains to UP Northwest LineMar 17, 2023 5:03 AM - A dozen more weekday trains are coming to Metra's UP Northwest Line as IDOT gets ready for a major Kennedy Expressway redo starting Monday.
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'They ignored our concerns': Suburban leaders blast approval of controversial rail mergerMar 15, 2023 6:26 PM - The U.S. Surface Transportation Board's approval of a controversial merger between the Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern railroads Wednesday drew quick criticism from impacted communities despite conditions regulators imposed.
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Will federal regulators approve controversial railroad merger? Answer expected WednesdayMar 14, 2023 7:58 PM - After months of debate, the U.S. Surface Transportation Board is expected to rule on railroad merger opposed by multiple suburbs. Canadian Pacific seeks to acquire Kansas City Southern railroads.
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Getting your Irish on this weekend? Metra could be your lucky charm to paradeMar 7, 2023 5:30 AM - Whether you're watching the Chicago River being dyed green downtown or waving to St. Patrick's Day floats in the suburbs, Metra officials advise taking public transit to a parade this weekend.
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Taxes? Tolls? 'Transit is the Answer' plan brings bevy of questions
Mar 6, 2023 5:30 AM - With federal aid running out, it's time to rethink how Metra, Pace and the CTA are funded, RTA leaders say. How do we pay for them and continue a vital service millions need in the region? Raising the sales tax, vehicle registration fees and tolls are options.
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'What if that happens in my town?' Mayors urge feds to slow merger after Ohio rail disasterFeb 28, 2023 7:46 PM - With a decision on a controversial railroad merger coming soon, suburban mayors and lawmakers on Monday exhorted federal regulators to postpone any decisions given a recent catastrophic derailment in Ohio.
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New IDOT warning sign no match for car flying off Route 20 in Elgin
Feb 27, 2023 4:49 PM - Elgin resident Christopher Hilton felt some optimism when IDOT put warning signs about the nasty curve on the Route 20 exit ramp near his home. But a vehicle mowed the sign down 11 days later.
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Lawmakers seek delay on rail merger vote after Ohio derailment crisisFeb 24, 2023 5:30 AM - Illinois lawmakers ask STB chief to delay vote on railway merger that would affect suburbs as fallout continues from Ohio derailment castastrope.
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Will lawmakers be able to stall vote on rail merger?
Feb 20, 2023 5:30 AM - Has the train left the station on the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger? Federal lawmakers appeal to the U.S. Surface Transportation Board chair to study impact on Chicago area.
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