Holiday Trains Return: Metra’s festive Holiday Trains will run on five rail lines this December — Metra Electric, BNSF, Milwaukee District West, Rock Island, and Union Pacific Northwest — featuring ...

Metra will be operating its popular holiday trains – specially decorated trains filled with holiday characters – on five rail lines this December. Holiday train trips will be offered on the Metra ...

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 will run fewer trains on all lines Friday due to extreme cold. Trains will operate at reduced speeds with added staff to limit disruptions. Commuters should check metra.com and platform ...

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