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Metra Electric District trains halted due to downed power lines
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Metra has halted service on the Electric District line on the South Side, after tracks fell on the tracks Monday afternoon. Metra said all Electric District trains on the South ...
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Caltrain launches new electric trains, free rides all weekend
Saturday is the official launch of Caltrain's new electric trains, and you can ride them for free all weekend. The transit ...
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Transit Briefs: Metra, Metrolink, QLine, WMATA
Metra commuter railroad joins Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) to pilot a new fare product. Also, Caltrain dedicates one of ...
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DEVELOPING: Metra trains experiencing extensive delays due to system outage
CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - A Metra system outage is causing extensive delays for several rail lines. The transit agency says they are experiencing an outage with their Positive Train Control system.
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Metra Train Trips to Take with Your Family
The commuter Metra train line offers so many places to choose for family ... You can find even more museums by hopping on Kenosha’s electric streetcar. If the weather is in your favor, take time to ...
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The DNC will bring increased police to the CTA, Metra — but no plans for previous stringent measures, for now
Along with extra officers on the CTA and at downtown Metra stations, there could be service disruptions on the Metra Electric line ... and some trains were canceled. Large items, food and liquid ...
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Amtrak train hits vehicle, disrupts Metra Milwaukee District North Line on Chicago's Northwest Side
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Metra trains on the Milwaukee District North line were stopped in both directions late Friday afternoon after a car was hit by an Amtrak train near the Edgebrook station.
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Amtrak train hits pedestrian in Chicago western suburbs, Metra BNSF line disrupted
BERWYN, Ill. (CBS) -- Trains on the Metra BNSF line were halted Thursday afternoon after an Amtrak train that uses the same tracks struck a pedestrian. Both inbound and outbound BNSF Metra trains ...
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Author: Marybeth Luczak
Metra commuter railroad joins Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) to pilot a new fare product. Also, Caltrain dedicates one of its new electric trains to U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.); Metrolink boosts ...
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Experts look to post-Covid era as an opportunity to improve Chicago’s public transportation system
Slow Metra trains are just one facet of a larger problem that many ... Another improvement Metra is currently piloting is a new schedule for four lines: BNSF, Metra Electric, Rock Island District and ...
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Around the Southland: New forest preserve in Tinley Park, more
21 to Martin Avenue in downtown Homewood. Admission and parking are free, and the event is easily accessible via Metra Electric District trains. Food and drinks will be available from Homewood ...