WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Ed Markey wants to make trains faster, safer, and more reliable stating this is, “An opportunity to fundamentally reshape how our society travels.” ...

Rail veteran Mr Eccles said that from a passenger’s perspective, train tickets have surged in price, and no one enjoys getting their train cancelled on top of that, but the reality is that train ...

Metra’s CEO. A freight train runs through Englewood along Stewart Avenue as land continues to be cleared for the expansion of the Norfolk Southern intermodal yard in Englewood on Jan. 9, 2023. Credit: ...

CHICAGO - Metra is offering discounted or free rides for families during the holiday season. The agency said the free and reduced rides will make it easier for families to get around for the holidays.

If you’re taking the train on Christmas Eve (Tuesday, Dec. 24), you can expect the regular weekday schedule to be in place. But if you’re traveling on Christmas Day (Wednesday, Dec. 25), look ...

CHICAGO — Metra is ... Alcohol will be banned on all trains after 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Schedules for each line and each day can be found at metra.com. Here’s what you need to know ...

while trains on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day will operate on Sunday schedules, according to Metra officials. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know.

CHICAGO — Metra is extending its Family Fares to all travel and offering special holiday passes for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, it announced Tuesday. Metra’s Family Fares allow up to ...

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