Metra

Issues continue for Ventra App users during the Monday morning commute. Metra announced over the weekend that the app was fully functioning ahead of the work week. Riders are saying that's not the case.

Issues continued to plague the Ventra app Monday, one day after the vendor expressed confidence that all systems would be fixed.

After recent technical problems with the Ventra app, Metra believes it will be completely fixed by Monday for commuters.

Commuters using the Ventra app were still experiencing problems Friday nearly a day after technical issued plagued the launch of Metra's new ticketing changes.

Service has been restored to the Ventra app Friday nearly a day after technical problems plagued the launch of Metra's new ticketing changes.

Metra introduced its updated fare structure on Thursday, featuring the inauguration of the 'Access Pilot' program.

Metra commuters should braces for major changes ahead.

In just three days, commuters may face significant changes as Metra, with its daily average of nearly 300,000 riders, grapples with a potential crisis tied to the expiration of federal COVID-19 funds in 2026.

A candlelight vigil was held Friday for Barrington High School junior Marin Lacson.

Barrington High School is mourning the loss of a student who was fatally struck by a Metra train Thursday morning.

Barrington High School is mourning the loss of a student who was fatally struck by a Metra train Thursday morning in the northwest suburb.

A Metra Rock Island train fatally struck a woman in Washington Heights Sunday. Metra officials say a wheelchair was found at the scene of the crash. It is not clear if the wheelchair belonged to the victim.