Metra considers renaming lines, changing maps for Chicago area
Metra is considering renaming its lines in the Chicago area. The rail agency has released a survey to gauge public feedback on the potential changes, saying it aims to "make the system easier to ...
Dozens of Metra, CTA train, bus lines could be cut due to $770M budget hole: Transit officials
The Regional Transit Authority warned that COVID fund running out could lead to at least four of eight CTA train lines could close, as many as 74 of CTA’s 127 bus routes would be eliminated, leading c ...
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Metra riders asked to weigh in on possible line name changes
Metra is considering renaming its train lines to improve clarity for riders. A public survey and outreach events will be held in March to gather feedback. The potential changes coincide with Metra ...
RTA outlines ‘doomsday’ transit cuts if budget gap isn’t filled, including slashing bus and train lines
More than half of Chicago’s bus routes could be eliminated, at least parts of four “L” lines could be shut down and Metra ...
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Metra's proposal to rename its train lines might be just the ticket for riders
Metra says changing the current naming scheme could make things easier for riders who are non-native English speakers, or those who don’t ride the system often. So renaming can help. But only if ...
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New names could be in store for Metra lines, as agency sues Union Pacific during takeover of UP routes
The goal, Metra said, is to make the system easier to understand and encourage people to ride more often, especially infrequent or first-time riders. Seven out of 10 riders take Metra once a month ...
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Metra seeking public feedback on potentially renaming lines
Metra is launching a survey to ask riders what they think about renaming lines to make the system easier to understand.
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Metra announces holiday schedules, special fares, including special pass for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Metra’s Family Fares allow up to three children 11 and under to ride free with each adult and are always available for weekend travel. On Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, Metra will offer a ...
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Metra seeks input about renaming Rock Island Line
Metra is seeking feedback from commuters about potentially renaming several of its rail lines, including the Rock Island Line ...
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Metra Outlines 2025 Construction Program
Metra on March 18 detailed its program for the 2025 construction ... make the system easier to understand and to encourage infrequent and first-time riders to ride more often. (Map and Key Courtesy of ...
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CTA, Metra, Pace say they will have to cut services by 40% in 2026 if state doesn't intervene
Sun-Times file Share The CTA could eliminate half its bus lines, Metra could end service on its Electric Blue Island branch and Pace could cut all weekend bus service under a worst-case scenario ...
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Metra Train Station Travel
The current shuttle costs $21 for a 10-ride pack and $52 for a monthly pass. CTA prices: The Regional Connect Pass is $30 per month (purchased with a monthly Metra pass). Bus fare for one ride is ...