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In an effort to test potential new fare collection technology and gather data, Metra is starting a pilot program on April 6 that will ask riders to launch their Ventra ticket or show their paper…
Today, Chicago’s three regional transit operators — the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace Suburban Bus — invite riders and the public to join them in celebrating Transit Employee…
From dyeing the river green to hosting two of the nation’s biggest parades celebrating Irish heritage, Chicago celebrates St. Patrick’s Day like nowhere else in the world. If you’re planning to join…
Metra announced today that it will conduct Operation Lifesaver Safety Blitzes at 41 train stations across the six-county region in 2026 as part of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the…
Planning to spend a day at the 2026 Chicago Auto Show seeing the hottest new vehicles coming to market? Well, we have the quickest and most hassle-free ways to get you there – CTA and Metra!Metra and…
Metra will mark January’s National Human Trafficking Prevention Month by handing out informational magnets to customers from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at all downtown stations (while…
With severe cold forecast for the Chicago region, Metra has made the decision to operate reduced schedules on all its lines on Friday, Jan. 23.The severe weather schedules for each Metra line are…
 The Metra Police Department has arrested two Chicago men for a series of burglaries targeting ticket vending machines at Metra Electric and South Shore stations earlier this month.Torrence…
Metra is making it easier to plan your holiday travel by offering Family Fares, special holiday schedules and free rides after 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.Metra’s Family Fares program has been extended…
Just in time for holiday shopping, Metra is opening a new online merchandise store on Wednesday Dec. 10 that will sell official exclusive Metra-branded products such as Metra station signs, tote bags…

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