With severe cold forecast for the Chicago region, Metra has made the decision to operate reduced schedules on all its lines on Friday, Jan. 23. The severe weather schedules for Metra Electric line have been posted on Metra’s website, metra.com. In general, the level of service will be similar to the[Read More…]
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12.24.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Metra Holiday Schedule. On Wednesday, Dec. 24, all Metra lines will be operating on a reduced schedule. On Thursday, Dec. 25, Metra will operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule. Visit metra.com for schedule information. Homewood Disposal Holiday Pickup Schedule. There will be no waste pickup on Christmas Day, Dec. 25. For residential customers who normally[Read More…]
Metra proposes 2021 budget with no service cuts – for now
Metra’s 2021 proposed $700 million operating budget does not call for fare increases or service cuts from present levels, but it will require $70 million in cuts unless the agency receives additional COVID-related financial assistance. Metra also detailed a 2021 capital budget of $386.4 million that continues significant investment in[Read More…]
Final new Metra Electric schedule released, officials say Flossmoor input heeded
Metra released the new train schedule with adjustments required by the new Positive Train Control safety system. Officials said they took into account suggestions from Flossmoor and other suburban commuters as best they could.
Metra switching to alternate schedules on March 23 due to coronavirus
Metra announced on Thursday that commuter rail service will begin operating an alternate weekday schedule on Monday, March 23, to adjust for the reduced number of riders due to school closures, work-from-home mandates and other consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. It will operate its normal weekend schedules this weekend on lines that[Read More…]


