Metra

09/03/2026

We are proud to be a sponsor in the 55th annual 26th street Mexican Independence Day Parade Little Village Chamber of Commerce - La Camara de Comercio de La Villita. Let Metra be your first-class ride to celebrate heritage, tradition and cultural richness.

09/01/2026

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Metra gets you where you're going, while your library card opens the door to a world full of digital possibilities.

08/28/2026

The SD70Mach might have over 4000 HP, but it has infinite Aura.

Thank you for sending us this beautiful picture of Metra's Locomotive 500.

If you would like be featured in one of our upcoming Metra Fan Photo Friday Series, send your submission to us [email protected]

08/26/2026

Your Ride. Your Say. 🚂 Starting September, surveyors will be aboard trains and at select stations. By participating, you will help improve service and shape the future of Metra.

08/25/2026

FYI to our Morton Grove passengers

Metra Station Parking Lot Closure
The Metra Station parking lot will be closed from Friday, August 28, through Tuesday, September 1, to complete the final pavement surface layer and landscape improvements

During the closure, the Village will provide free alternate parking at 8550 Lehigh Avenue for Metra passengers.

Please plan accordingly and allow additional time for parking during this period. We appreciate your patience as this work is completed.

08/25/2026

It's perfect weather to bring the bike out! Even better when you're riding down Lake Shore Drive with the wind in your hair and beautiful views all around 🚴 🏙️.

Take Metra to join thousands of riders at Bike the Drive on Sunday September 6. Proceeds support Active Transportation Alliance mission to improve biking, walking, and public transit in Chicagoland. Sign up now at bikethedrive.org.

08/24/2026

Today, K-12 students across the Chicago region can start the school year with free rides on Metra, CTA, and Pace!

08/21/2026

We never get tired of seeing how beautiful the 250th locomotive looks.

Thank you to Marc M. for sharing this photo for this week's Metra Fan Photo Friday.

If you would like to be featured in an installment of our fan photo series, send you submissions in to [email protected].

08/19/2026

The latest My Metra Magazine is out now! Top stories include: NITA Is Here, Metra Marks Nation’s 250th With Special Locomotive, Safety Contest Winners, and our Fall Events Go Guide. Find paper copies onboard or read the digital version at the link: https://metra.com/my-metra-magazine

08/18/2026

Built Today. Better Travels Tomorrow.

Public investment in infrastructure is about more than replacing what has worn out. It's about building a railroad that can serve riders safely and reliably for decades to come. These state of good repair improvements and infrastructure maintenance projects are an ongoing need.

At 94th Street and 105th Street on the Beverly Subdivision, Metra renewed railroad crossings by replacing aging crossing surfaces, upgrading the signal equipment, and strengthening infrastructure where the roadway and rail lines intersect. These improvements help reduce maintenance related disruptions, improve crossing reliability, and support smoother train operations. Crews are able to spend less time on unexpected issues and more time on delivering quality service.

For riders, the benefits add up over time as each crossing is addressed. There are fewer infrastructure related delays, improved on-time performance, and enables Metra to be more equipped to maintain schedules. While a crossing renewal may seem like a small project, each upgrade is part of a larger investment strategy that helps keep trains moving safely and efficiently throughout the system.

The end result is a stronger, more reliable rail network that supports better travel today and shorter, more consistent trips in the future.