RTA warns of fiscal cliff, paratransit riders could face deep cuts
RTA warns CTA, Metra and Pace face drastic cuts by 2026 unless the state provides $1.5B in new funding.
RTA warns CTA, Metra and Pace face drastic cuts by 2026 unless the state provides $1.5B in new funding.
Metra gives update after train incident
Here is the latest update on a Metra incident that occurred earlier today.
Here is the latest update on a Metra incident that occurred earlier today.
Metra BNSF trains stopped due to freight train derailment
A freight train derailment has halted service and prompted extensive delays on the Metra BNSF line in Chicago's west suburbs.
A freight train derailment has halted service and prompted extensive delays on the Metra BNSF line in Chicago's west suburbs.
Freight train derailment stops Metra BNSF trains
A freight train derailment has halted service and prompted extensive delays on the Metra BNSF line in Chicago's west suburbs.
A freight train derailment has halted service and prompted extensive delays on the Metra BNSF line in Chicago's west suburbs.
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.
A freight train derailment halted service for several hours on the Metra BNSF line in Chicago's west suburbs.
Lollapalooza starts tomorrow: How to get there
Lollapalooza is back, and with it, come the crowds, the music, and a wave of street closures.
Lollapalooza is back, and with it, come the crowds, the music, and a wave of street closures.
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.
A Metra Rock Island train struck a pedestrian early Wednesday morning, prompting delays on inbound trains ahead of the morning commute.
Two Metra lines disrupted after vehicle hits bridge in Chicago
A vehicle hit a bridge in Chicago, disrupting Metra?s UP-N and UP-NW lines on Friday morning.
A vehicle hit a bridge in Chicago, disrupting Metra?s UP-N and UP-NW lines on Friday morning.
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.
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.
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.
Chicago commuters had a fun way to enjoy their morning coffee Friday — inside a Metra train car turned pop-up party.
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.
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.
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.
Commuters across the Chicago area are now able to take unlimited rides across the region’s transit system with the purchase of one pass.
Train crashes into semi-truck at La Grange Metra stop
Video shows the aftermath of a train crash at a La Grange Metra stop. (Credit: Citizen)
Video shows the aftermath of a train crash at a La Grange Metra stop. (Credit: Citizen)
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.
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.
Busted elevator at Metra station frustrates commuters: 'Can you please fix this?'
Elevators at multiple south suburban Metra stations have been out of service for months, to the frustration of commuters who need them to get to their trains.
Elevators at multiple south suburban Metra stations have been out of service for months, to the frustration of commuters who need them to get to their trains.
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.
Elevators at multiple south suburban Metra stations have been out of service for months, frustrating commuters who rely on them to reach their trains.
Chicago area train commuters frustrated that elevators have been out of service for months
Elevators at a south suburban Metra station have been out of service for months, frustrating commuters who need them to get around.
Elevators at a south suburban Metra station have been out of service for months, frustrating commuters who need them to get around.
Still time for Chicago area transit funding solution, House speaker says
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch put the brakes on the massive transit bill in the House, saying it wasn't ready for prime time.
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch put the brakes on the massive transit bill in the House, saying it wasn't ready for prime time.