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No fare increases in Metra’s proposed $1.1b operating budget for 2025. Temporary platforms to be used at five Metra Electric stations during project. Make Metra your ride to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
40% drop in Metra trains could come in 2027, leaders warn - Daily …
16 hours ago · Metra’s share of federal funding will dry up between April and June 2026, leaving a $221 million budget gap, CFO John Morris said. That will deepen to a $332 million shortfall in 2027.
Metra board approves 2025 budget - Trains
8 hours ago · CHICAGO — Metra’s board of directors on Wednesday approved a $1.135 billion operating budget that maintains current fares, as well as a $366.4 million capital spending plan to continue improvements to bridges, stations, and rolling stock. The budget, about 4.1% higher than that for 2024, includes projections that ridership will increase by about 7%.
Metra OKs $1.1b operating budget; No fare changes planned for …
1 day ago · The Metra Board of Directors today approved a 2025 operating budget of $1.135 billion that holds fares steady at current levels and relies on strong sales tax revenues and a dwindling allotment of federal COVID-relief aid to cover the expected growth in expenses. It also approved a $366.4 million capital plan that continues major investment in ...
Metra trains halted near Union Station, Ogilvie due to police activity
Oct 23, 2024 · Commuters ran into big delays on Wednesday evening after Metra trains were halted following the discovery of a body near train tracks on Chicago's North Side, according to officials.
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Extensive delays expected after pedestrian hit by UP-N Metra ... - CBS News
6 days ago · Metra UP-N train delayed after pedestrian hit 00:36. ... Elyssa is a digital news producer for CBS Chicago. She covers breaking news and manages the station's social media presence.
Multiple Metra lines face “unknown” delays due to signal and train ...
Sep 30, 2024 · The Union Pacific Northwest, Milwaukee North, North Central Service and Heritage Corridor lines were all impacted by signal and train control problems, Metra announced on X, formally known as...
Metra trains delayed after body found near tracks on North Side …
Chicago police and Metra police are investigating. Multiple Metra trains were delayed Wednesday evening after a body was found near train tracks on the North Side. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming...
Suburban Chicago Metra line stopped after pedestrian struck – …
6 days ago · A busy suburban Metra train line was halted during the Friday morning commute and "extensive delays" were expected after a pedestrian was struck, Metra said. Just before 6:30 a.m., inbound and ...