Chicago Ridge freight train derailment closes roads, blocks Metra service in south suburbs

A freight rain derailment early Wednesday morning in Chicago Ridge has blocked roadways and cut Metra service in the south ...

Southwest Metra line halted after major freight train derailment

All Metra train service to and from Chicago Ridge was suspended after the major freight train derailment early Wednesday morning.
Yahoo

Metra expands weekend service on 3 lines starting next month

Metra announced it will expand weekday and weekend service along three train lines starting next month. The BNSF, UP-North and UP-West lines will see added trains. The lines serve parts of Chicago's ...

Metra Southwest Service expected to resume Thursday after freight train derails near Chicago Ridge

There were no reports of injuries or hazardous material spills in the derailment which happened around 4:45 a.m. Wednesday ...

Metra service suspended, roads closed in southwest suburbs after train derailment

Metra trains in the south suburbs were suspended and some roads were closed Wednesday morning after a freight train ...
ABC 7 Chicago

Metra works with Amtrak to improve commute, adds new rail cars

CHICAGO -- Metra officials are calling out Amtrak, saying the rail company is affecting their brand after last month's Union Station mess. Amtrak was conducting a service upgrade during the February ...
Daily Herald

Metra customers not allowed to use motors to propel e-bikes, e-scooters onto train

Metra customers are now required to carry their e-bikes and e-scooters on and off the train without the assistance of electric motors. The new amendment to a bike policy was announced in a statement ...
Chicago Tribune

Metra reopens Grayland Station after 4 years of construction

Metra reopened its Grayland Station in Irving Park Thursday after nearly four years of construction. The station serves the Milwaukee District North Line that connects Fox Lake to Union Station in ...