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  1. Forums - Chicago Transit Forum

    5k posts Metra 2026 Budget By Busjack, October 11 Everything Else General Transit Discussion Discuss any transit-related topic that doesn't fit elsewhere.

  2. Delivery and Updates - Metra Commuter Rail - Chicago Transit …

    Jun 1, 2023 · Metra needs a new revenue line. The rebuilts SD70s would look cool on excursion trains to Ill Rail museum. They have the Rockford project it os possible. Metra can get into …

  3. Metra Early History - Chicago Transit Forum

    Jan 8, 2017 · Does anybody have any Metra employee or public timetables from the early 1980's? I have a few questions regarding how Metra got started: 1) When did RTA take over direct …

  4. Shutting down because a train nhit a deer? - Metra Commuter Rail ...

    Sep 30, 2025 · Go to topic listing All Activity Home Chicago Region Metra Commuter Rail Shutting down because a train nhit a deer?

  5. New State-Of-The-Art Railcars - Metra Commuter Rail - Chicago …

    Jan 13, 2021 · The earliest CNW painted bi-level cars were from 1955 (CNW 1-16 became Metra 7600-7606, 7900/1, 7607-7613). non of these batches remain with Metra. Only 292 of 674 …

  6. Metra Service Expansion 2024 - Chicago Transit Forum

    Apr 5, 2024 · Metra boosting weekend service on BNSF Line Publication Date Thursday, April 04, 2024 Body Just in time for summer fun, Metra is significantly boosting weekend service on the …

  7. Metra Commuter Rail - Chicago Transit Forum

    May 24, 2014 · Discuss Metra's commuter rail service in this forum.

  8. Metra Electric South Shore Track 4 Expansion

    Jul 12, 2024 · Metra Electric South Shore Track 4 Expansion By renardo870 July 12, 2024 in Metra Commuter Rail

  9. Renaming Metra Lines - Metra Commuter Rail - Chicago Transit …

    Mar 10, 2025 · The Railroad District has begun the process of possibly renaming the District's lines to reflect regional connectivity and legibility (and the absorption of the UP Lines). Two …

  10. Metra taking over UP operations? - Chicago Transit Forum

    Jul 21, 2020 · The RTA and Metra were created to save those services. In essence, UP wants Metra to assume the operations, maintenance, and personnel for the three routes AND …