Metra will be operating its popular Holiday Trains – specially decorated trains filled with holiday characters – on five rail ...

Developers are targeting sites near the train and betting on the staying power of transit-oriented developments.

Snacks and drinks during the current test period are free for passengers who fill out a survey on how they like the layout, ...

Acting CTA President Nora Leerhsen’s ambitious plan would also expand — from 20 to 30 routes — the so-called Frequent Bus ...

The Metra Holiday Trains have entered the station! Trips will be offered on five rail lines this holiday season.

The RTA held a special meeting to approve new funding projections for 2026 through 2028 based on revenue estimates from new ...

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CHICAGO (WGN) — Metra trains experienced significant delays Tuesday evening after a system-wide outage was reported. A Metra spokesperson said that around 5 p.m. Tuesday, Metra’s positive train ...

Metra riders should expect to pay an average of 13% more per ride next year as the commuter rail service proposes fare increases in response to a looming fiscal crisis. The fare increases are outlined ...

HUNTLEY, Ill. (WTVO) — The Village of Huntley has dropped out of a planned stop in the forthcoming Rockford-to-Chicago Metra rail service. Village Manager David Johnson said Huntley officials had ...

Metra will begin testing its new cafe car prototype on select routes next week. It plans to give free snacks and iced coffees to riders who offer feedback on the service. Workers gutted the second ...