Metra train strikes pedestrian in Brookfield, causing major delays, officials say
A pedestrian was hit by a Metra train in Brookfield on Wednesday night. Trains are stopped and delays are expected.
Metra BNSF train hits pedestrian in Pilsen
A Metra BNSF train struck a pedestrian Wednesday morning in Pilsen, causing extensive delays in both directions.
Pedestrian killed by Metra train in Westmont
A pedestrian was killed by a Metra train in Westmont on Tuesday, resulting in extensive delays for riders.
Illinois transit workers rally as fiscal cliff nears
The deadline is May, and the projected budget shortfall is about $770 million.
Chicago's CTA, Metra, and Pace face severe reductions amid budget crisis
Regional transit officials are warning that massive service cuts could hit Chicago’s public transportation system next year.
Chicago's CTA, Metra, and Pace face severe reductions amid budget crisis
Regional transit officials are warning that massive service cuts could hit Chicago’s public transportation system next year unless the state steps in with additional funding.
Chicago transit faces $770M fiscal cliff
Chicago's mass transit agencies say riders might see a 40% service cut next year.
Metra train hits car near Palatine
A Metra train hit a car near Palatine, halting service as investigators work to clear the scene. Injuries are unknown at this time.
Chicago’s ‘Doomsday’ Transit Crisis: Major service cuts loom without funding
Without additional funding, key transit routes in Chicago could be cut or altered by next year, affecting thousands of commuters.
Chicago’s ‘doomsday’ transit crisis: Major service cuts loom without funding
Unless additional funding is secured soon, routes that thousands of people rely on in Chicago could be altered or even eliminated as early as next year.
Funding crisis could force major transit cuts in Chicago, affecting thousands of commuters
Unless additional funding is secured soon, routes that thousands of people rely on in Chicago could be altered or even eliminated as early as next year.
Man, 72, fatally struck by freight train near Lake Forest; Metra trains delayed
A freight train struck and killed a 72-year-old man near the Everett Road crossing in Lake Forest Friday afternoon.
Why Metra is considering renaming its train lines
Metra is inviting the public to weigh in on a potential overhaul of its train line names, a move aimed at making the system more user-friendly for new and occasional riders.
Metra riders asked to weigh in on possible line name changes
Metra is inviting the public to weigh in on a potential overhaul of its train line names, a move aimed at making the system more user-friendly for new and occasional riders.
Metra riders asked to weigh in on possible line name changes
Metra is inviting the public to weigh in on a potential overhaul of its train line names.
Metra MD-W trains delayed due to vehicle stuck on tracks
Metra MD-W trains were delayed Monday morning after a vehicle got stuck on the tracks.
Metra MD-W trains delayed due to vehicle stuck on tracks
Metra MD-W trains were delayed Monday morning after a vehicle got stuck on the tracks.
Two pedestrians killed by Metra trains in less than 24 hours in Chicago suburb
A Metra BNSF train struck and killed a pedestrian during rush hour Tuesday morning in Downers Grove.
Another pedestrian fatally struck by Metra train in Downers Grove less than 24 hours after first incident
A Metra BNSF train struck and killed a pedestrian during rush hour Tuesday morning in Downers Grove.
Pedestrian fatally struck by Metra train near Downers Grove, delays expected
A Metra train struck and killed a pedestrian near the Downers Grove/Main Street station on Monday afternoon.