New timetables will go into effect Aug. 21 for Metra Union Pacific North Line riders as work begins on a $185 million bridge rebuilding project, the rail agency said Friday.

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Metra is phasing out the names for some of its lines, and wants to hear from its riders. The commuter rail is phasing out the Union Pacific North, Northwest and West lines. ABC7 Chicago is now ...

There is Metra news. The commuter rail is phasing out the names of its Union Pacific lines and wants public input for new options.

Metra considers replacing rail line names with numbers, letters The rail system began a public outreach that could rename all lines by number or direction.

Wondering how Rockford's new Metra line to Chicago is going to work? Here's what you need to know.

Metra riders will likely notice some big ticketing changes starting Thursday. The changes now in effect include the closure of many ticket windows, the addition of new vending machines and the ...

Currently, Metra has 10 different zones, based on distance from downtown Chicago. The new program will shrink that number to just four zones, according to Metra officials.

CHICAGO — Metra has announced the purchase of new zero-emission, battery-powered trains. The Metra Board of Directors approved a contract on Wednesday to purchase the new trainsets.