Metra is considering renaming all of its lines, as the rail agency prepares to take over operation of three Union Pacific routes. But before the takeover goes into effect, Metra and Union Pacific ...

I applaud Metra’s recent decision to rename its rail lines. For decades, these lines have carried the names of their historic operators, a practice that no longer aligns with today’s realities ...

How Metra named its 14 suburban commuter rail lines made little sense. Its two “Milwaukee” lines don’t go to the Wisconsin city — and are instead named after the Milwaukee Road the lines ...

Metra on March 18 detailed its program for the 2025 construction season, covering station, track, road crossing, bridge, and signal/communications improvement projects along the Chicagoland commuter ...

The commuter railroad intends to discontinue “Union Pacific” as a route name. Currently, Metra’s line names “follow no logical or consistent pattern,” officials said. Some are named ...

Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times file Share Metra deserves credit for thinking about renaming each of its 14 commuter rail lines in a bid to help riders better figure out a train’s destination.

The plan includes Metra Electric track and signal upgrades, and major tie replacements on three lines, plus other system-wide improvements. Credit: Markus Mainka/Shutterstock. Chicago’s commuter rail ...

If new funds do not come in, the agencies are predicting not only a drastic reduction in service, but also the cutting of thousands of jobs.

STV elevates Paul Bobby to Illinois Area Manager. Also, Doug Caylor joins the Ports of Indiana as Business Development ...