Metra passengers will have more trains on the BNSF Line and more stops on the Union Pacific West Line starting Sept. 8. “The new schedule responds to customer feedback and ridership data with the aim ...
GENEVA, ill. (WLS) -- The Metra Union Pacific West Line service has been disrupted after a train hit a pedestrian Thursday morning. Initially, all Union Pacific West trains were stopped in both ...
CBS News: Metra Union Pacific-West line running with delays after train hits truck near Berkeley, Illinois
Service on the Metra Union Pacific-West line was halted during the Monday evening rush after a train hit a semi-trailer truck near west suburban Berkeley.
Metra Union Pacific-West line running with delays after train hits truck near Berkeley, Illinois
Construction of Chicago’s new Metra Union Pacific/West commuter railroad station in Lombard, Ill., marks a major improvement for riders as well as the residents of the Village of Lombard. Prior to ...
CBS News: Metra Union Pacific West line snagged after train hits trespasser
The Metra Union Pacific West line was halted near the west Chicago suburb of Geneva after a person was hit by a train early Thursday morning. Metra described the person who was struck as a trespasser.
An inbound Metra Union Pacific West train passes a stopped UP intermodal train at Lombard, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. David Lassen WASHINGTON - Metra on Tuesday asked the Surface Transportation ...
VILLA PARK, Ill. (WGN) – Union Pacific West (UP-W) inbound and outbound Metra trains are stopped near Villa Park after a freight train hit a pedestrian Thursday afternoon. Metra issued an alert ...
MSN: Metra asks STB to settle trackage rights dispute with Union Pacific
WASHINGTON - Metra on Tuesday asked the Surface Transportation Board to set conditions and compensation for the Chicago-area commuter railroad's continued use of Union Pacific tracks and facilities.
Union Pacific Railroad sued Metra Monday in an escalation of an ongoing compensation dispute between the two railroads. Union Pacific alleges Metra owes it close to $2.3 million in the lawsuit, which ...
Daily Herald: Advantage Metra: Feds give agency track rights in Union Pacific dispute
Metra and Union Pacific may be embroiled in a power struggle, but a significant federal ruling in the commuter railroad’s favor ensures riders won’t experience any drama, officials said Monday. The ...
WASHINGTON - The Surface Transportation Board has granted Metra's request for terminal trackage rights on three Union Pacific lines in the Chicago area, addressing the commuter operator's concerns ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Good afternoon, Chicago. Union Pacific Railroad sued Metra yesterday in an escalation of an ongoing compensation dispute between ...
Yahoo: Metra asks STB to settle trackage rights dispute with Union Pacific
AOL: Union Pacific Railroad construction to impact north Metra lines through September
A major tie replacement project by the Union Pacific Railroad began on Aug. 14 and is expected to impact Metra transit through mid-September. According to a news release from Metra, about 3,000 ties ...
Daily Herald: Extra trains on track for Metra BNSF riders and more stops on the UP West: Here’s what it means to you
Extra trains on track for Metra BNSF riders and more stops on the UP West: Here’s what it means to you
DOWNERS GROVE, IL – A train struck a pedestrian Tuesday morning in Westmont, halting trains going west from Clarendon Hills, Metra announced. Passengers should seek alternate transportation on the ...
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Metra boosting weekend service on BNSF Line Publication Date Thursday, Body Just in time for summer fun, Metra is significantly boosting weekend service on the BNSF Line, adding trains on Saturdays and even more on Sundays to create the same schedule for both weekend days. There wi...
Metra repurchasing five 1950's bi-levels for UP North By jesi2282 in Metra Commuter Rail
Metra Electric South Shore Track 4 Expansion By renardo870 in Metra Commuter Rail
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 cars are less than 50 years old.
an update of the Metra Electric route. I have done a lot of work on the equipment that will ultimately come with the route. here is a partially completed South Shore Line train.
Metra bought the wrong type of equipment for regional service including old frieght engines and the new cars on order. Sure they ran in service doesnt mean its the best use of equipment.
Monday, Metra will close the 147th Street/Sibley Boulevard Station in Harvey beginning May 16 as the agency undertakes a complete redo of the station that will replace the platforms and add an elevator to make the station accessible to people with disabilities. The station is expec...
Metra will monitor customer feedback and operations and make future schedule adjustments as necessary. Milwaukee District North The new schedule will increase service on the line to 52 trains from 38 trains. It will: Increase midday service to hourly Add a rush-hour trip to increase capacity Improve reverse-commute service Improve late evening ...
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A Metra number on a former C&NW car would have been 87xx, if a cab car. It wasn't a cab car, it was the second car behind the engine. I rode it on Tuesday. It also didn't have the old flip over C&NW seats that had a metal back & upholstery on just one side, but the current seats that just flip back & forth with upholstery on both sides.
WGN-TV: UP-W Metra trains stopped in Villa Park after freight train strikes pedestrian
UP-W Metra trains stopped in Villa Park after freight train strikes pedestrian
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