Amid a looming shortfall and concerns about layoffs, Metra directors Friday approved the release of a tentative $1.1 billion operating budget for 2026 that includes fare hikes of up to 15%. Hearings ...

Metra is considering raising their fare prices for the first time since 2018. The Regional Transportation Authority is requiring Metra, CTA and Pace to raise fares by 10% in 2026 to help address ...

Metra riders should expect to pay an average of 13% more per ride next year as the commuter rail service proposes fare increases in response to a looming fiscal crisis. The fare increases are outlined ...

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. Chicago’s commuter rail is moving to raise fares to help ...

Note: The video in the player above is from a previous story. Metra commuters should anticipate a double-digit fare increase next year as the transit agency prepares for a funding shortfall caused by ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- As Friday commuters leave for home, the news about Metra's future plans includes higher fares and fewer trains unless there is relief from Springfield. Discussions are ongoing, as ...

Metra carried on the tradition as long as their operation was subsidized by regular riders. The last car to operate was CNW 553, coupled to limited stop weekday rush-hour trips to and from Kenosha, ...

Metra’s Café Car prototype has the uper level walkway and seating removed, creating a space with two rows of windows similar to that of Amtrak’s Viewliner diner, as well as modifications the Alaska ...

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Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. Metra will begin testing its new cafe car prototype on ...