Metra to close Lake Forest, Villa Park ticket offices

Metra will close the Lake Forest and Villa Park ticket offices at the end of business on July 26 due to declining on-site ticket sales.

Two adults, young girl killed when Metra train hits car in East Beverly

The three people who were killed were all in the pickup truck, which was smashed beyond recognition. Two of the victims were adults and one was a young girl.

Metra ridership reaches post-pandemic high

In the latest sign of a return to normalcy, more people are returning to public transportation.

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 hiring for 100 positions Monday
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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 expands service on three lines
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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
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Michael Gillis, Metra director of communications, talks about the COVID safety protocol they're implementing to make sure patrons are safe during their commutes.