Metra

Metra’s Future Budget Plans Could Raise Fares and Reduce Trains Without Legislative Support

CHICAGO (WLS) -- As Friday commuters leave for home, the news about Metra's future plans includes higher fares and fewer…

2 weeks ago

Chicago’s 24-Hour Transit Services at Risk Due to Federal Budget Cuts

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Changes could be coming to the public transit system around the Chicagoland area as the CTA, Metra…

1 month ago

Video Released by Hinsdale Police Shows Woman Crawling Under Metra Train to Highlight Rail Safety Awareness in Chicago Suburb

HISNDALE, Ill. (WLS) -- Hinsdale police released video of a commuter crawling under a stopped train to make it on…

1 month ago

Meeting Scheduled by RTA Board as $771 Million Budget Deficit Approaches; Reductions Expected for Chicago Transit Agencies CTA, Metra, Pace

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A big budget gap is looming for the CTA, Metra and Pace.The looming $771 million fiscal cliff…

7 months ago

Metra seeks public input for new names as it phases out Union Pacific line names

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Metra is phasing out the names for some of its lines, and wants to hear from its…

8 months ago

Man charged in fatal Metra Electric train crash in South Chicago: Elissa J Hernandez killed

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 19-year-old was charged in the death of his own passenger after allegedly striking a Metra Electric…

8 months ago