CTA budget crisis eased by $74M from Metra, Pace
The Chicago Transit Authority avoided immediate service cuts and fare hikes Thursday after regional transportation officials approved a plan to shift suburban transit funds to help cover the city agency’s budget shortfall.
Freight train derailment impacts Metra BNSF trains
A freight train derailment halted service for several hours on the Metra BNSF line in Chicago's west suburbs.
Metra Rock Island service delayed after train strikes pedestrian
A Metra Rock Island train struck a pedestrian early Wednesday morning, prompting delays on inbound trains ahead of the morning commute.
Vehicle hits bridge, disrupting two Metra lines in Chicago
A vehicle hit a bridge in Chicago, disrupting Metra’s UP-N and UP-NW lines on Friday morning.
Woman hospitalized after Metra train strikes car on Northwest Side, officials say
A woman was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a Metra train struck a vehicle on the city’s Northwest Side, officials said.
Metra turns train car into pop-up coffee rave for Chicago commuters
Chicago commuters had a fun way to enjoy their morning coffee Friday — inside a Metra train car turned pop-up party.
Metra UP-N service suspended for outbound trains through rush hour
Outbound Metra UP-N train service will be temporarily suspended throughout Monday morning due to emergency track repairs.
CTA, Metra, Pace offer pass for unlimited rides in single day
Commuters across the Chicago area are now able to take unlimited rides across the region’s transit system with the purchase of one pass.
Freight train hits semi truck in La Grange, shutting down Metra service
A freight train on the BNSF line crashed into a semi-truck at the La Grange Road station on Friday afternoon, prompting major delays and leaving behind heavy damage, authorities said.
Cook County Metra station elevators out of service for months, frustrating riders
Elevators at multiple south suburban Metra stations have been out of service for months, frustrating commuters who rely on them to reach their trains.
