Metra ridership reaches post-pandemic high
In the latest sign of a return to normalcy, more people are returning to public transportation.
Metra ridership reaches post-pandemic high
On Tuesday, Metra had more than 56,0000 passenger trips.
Metra extends $10 All-Day Pass through September
Metra announced Tuesday that it will continue to offer its $10 All-Day Pass through the month of September as riders return to the office.
Metra ramping up service ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Metra's ridership is slowly starting to make a comeback.
Metra hiring for 100 positions in preparation for ridership increase
Metra says it plans to hire for 100 positions as the commuter agency prepares for an increase in ridership.
Metra hiring for 100 positions Monday
Metra says it plans to hire for 100 positions as the commuter agency prepares for an increase in ridership.
Man hit by Metra train on Chicago's South Side
The man was standing on the tracks near the Gresham station around 11 a.m. when he was hit.
2 hurt after Metra UP-NW train strikes taxi in Mount Prospect
Two people inside a taxi suffered minor injuries after a Metra UP-NW train struck their vehicle in northwest suburban Mount Prospect.
Metra BNSF trains delayed after vehicle strikes Halsted bridge
Metra BNSF trains were operating up to 40 minutes behind scheduled Monday morning after a vehicle hit a bridge at Halsted Street near Union Station.
Metra adds trains on 3 lines to meet ridership uptick
Metra plans to add service on three lines starting Monday to accommodate increased ridership.
Metra expands service on three lines
Michael Gillis, Metra director of communications, talks about additions to their service and the recent uptick in ridership.
City declares March 18 'Transit Driver Appreciation Day'
Recognizing train and bus operators who have continued working amid the deadly coronavirus pandemic, the City of Chicago has declared Thursday, March 18, 2021, “Transit Driver Appreciation Day in Chicago.”
Metra revamping COVID-19 precautions with high-tech air purification system
Michael Gillis, Metra director of communications, talks about the COVID safety protocol they're implementing to make sure patrons are safe during their commutes.
Pedestrian struck and killed by Metra UP-N train in Evanston
A Metra train fatally struck a pedestrian Tuesday afternoon in suburban Evanston.
O’Hare Hilton opens as vaccine site for public transit employees
Vaccines at the O’Hare site will be limited to airport employees and other public transit workers with agencies such as the CTA, Metra and PACE, as well as taxi and ride share drivers.
Metra North Central Service not passing Wheeling after train strikes parked car
Metra North Central Service remained suspended in Wheeling Friday morning after a commuter train struck a car parked too close to the tracks.
Woman fatally struck by Metra train in Lake Forest
A woman was killed after being hit by a Metra train in north suburban Lake Forest.
Metra Electric line resumes normal service after police investigation in South Shore
Metra Electric service was disrupted for over an hour Wednesday evening for a bomb scare on the tracks in South Shore.
Metra BNSF train fatally strikes man in La Grange
Metra BNSF service was stopped at LaGrange Road after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a train Tuesday morning.
Metra UP-W tracks cleared after freight train derails in West Chicago
Metra Union Pacific West trains resumed stopping in West Chicago after a freight train derailment disrupted service for more than five hours.