Metra offering free rides to Ravinia Festival this summer
If you plan on going to Ravinia Festival this summer, Metra has an easy way for you to get to the grounds without breaking the bank.
Metra MD-W train fatally strikes pedestrian in Bartlett, extensive delays expected
A Metra Milwaukee District West train struck and killed a pedestrian Thursday morning, causing "extensive delays" in suburban Bartlett.
New Metra station opens in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood
Metra opened a new station in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood at Peterson/Ridge Monday morning.
Man hospitalized after being hit by train in Des Plaines; road temporarily closed
A man is hospitalized after being struck by a Metra train in Des Plaines Saturday afternoon. The incident led to a temporary road closure.
Metra to offer free weekend service in celebration of 40th anniversary
Metra is gearing up to mark its 40th anniversary with a week-long celebration beginning on Monday, June 3.
Illinois lawmakers push to combine 4 transit agencies into single entity
Illinois lawmakers were pushing this week for the consolidation of four transit agencies into a single entity.
Ventra users hit with issues during morning commute
Commuters were running into issues purchasing tickets through the Ventra app Tuesday morning.
Metra train lines stopped, delayed due to control system outage
Trains on several Metra lines were stopped or delayed in both directions Monday morning due to a control system outage, the transit agency announced.
Metra derails near Crystal Lake, no injuries reported
A Metra UPNW train derailed north of Crystal Lake Saturday morning.
Cubic accepts responsibility for Ventra app issues after Metra fare rollout
We are learning more about the issues that plagued the Ventra app earlier this month.
Pedestrian struck by Metra train near Northbrook
A Metra train struck a pedestrian near Northbrook Monday night.
Ventra app hit with more issues during morning rush
More issues impacted the Ventra app Thursday morning with some Metra riders unable to purchase mobile tickets.
Barrington considers hiring crossing guards at railroad tracks after student's death
The move comes after 17-year-old Marin Lacson was fatally struck by a Metra train while walking to school last month.