CHICAGO (WGN) — A change in the operation on three of Metra’s lines has given the agency an opportunity to rename all lines, ...

Some west suburban Metra rains Monday afternoon were stopped and faced “extensive delays” due to police activity, Metra said in statements posted to social media. The Metra UP-W line, which runs from ...

Metra is considering renaming all of its lines, as the rail agency prepares to take over operation of three Union Pacific routes. But before the takeover goes into effect, Metra and Union Pacific ...

Chicago area transit agencies outlined what would happen if the state fails to come through with extra funding before ...

How Metra named its 14 suburban commuter rail lines made little sense. Its two “Milwaukee” lines don’t go to the Wisconsin city — and are instead named after the Milwaukee Road the lines ...

The three agencies on Friday initiated the latest in a pressure campaign on state lawmakers to appropriate more state money. The agencies face a $700 million-plus budget deficit next year when federal ...

Metra settled on the location for its new Woodstock rail yard — the farmland near the existing Union Pacific Northwest Line ...

More than half of Chicago’s bus routes could be eliminated, at least parts of four “L” lines could be shut down and Metra ...

Meanwhile, Metra uses colors to designate its line on maps and timetables. “The result can be confusing for new users, and for those who have limited proficiency with English,” officials said.

Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times Share How Metra named its 14 suburban commuter rail lines made little sense. Its two “Milwaukee” lines don’t go to the Wisconsin city — and are instead ...