There’s no denying the magical appeal of trains – the nostalgia, the sheer power, the thrill of the journey. And there’s no ...

The relationship between the Class I railroad and the commuter rail system dates back to the creation of Metra in 1983.

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Metra has outlined its 2026 construction programme, with works on stations, track, bridges, and signalling systems across the Chicago region.

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Projects will focus on station improvements, grade crossing replacements, bridge repairs and upgrades to track, electrical and signal equipment.

Improvements to 20 stations, replacement of 22 grade crossings, and three major tie replacement projects are on tap as part ...

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