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November 16, 2023 | Main line

Amtrak-Via Rail exploring extension of Chicago - Detroit service to Toronto

The plans would restore passenger service through the Detroit River Tunnel for the first time since 1979.

October 19, 2023 | Fleet

Metra secures federal funding to buy BEMU fleet

Chicago commuter agency plans to purchase 16 battery trains.

September 25, 2023 | Infrastructure

Request for Proposals issued for $US 3.6bn Chicago Red Line Extension

The extension will run for 9km from the 95th/Dan Ryan Terminal to 130th Street in the South Side of the city.

August 8, 2023 | North America

$US 873m of federal funding sought to support Chicago upgrades

Improvements to Chicago Union Station, and infrastructure in Chicago and Michigan, proposed in Chicago Hub Improvement Programme.

July 11, 2023 | Commuter Rail

Metra to introduce Chicago - Rockford passenger service

Services will be restored throughout the 145km line in late 2027.

June 14, 2023 | Infrastructure

Amtrak finally reaches 177km/h on Chicago - St Louis route

Completion of line upgrade will cut Chicago - St Louis journey times.

December 20, 2022 | Financial

Grants totalling $US 686m to make US metro stations more accessible

Programme is being funded under Biden Infrastructure Law.

August 10, 2021 | High-speed

Illinois to study Chicago - St Louis high-speed line

A new commission will present a ridership study for the route which will dramatically reduce journey times between key cities.

April 23, 2021 | Locomotives

Metra joins North American charge to battery power

Chicago commuter operator is looking to install batteries on three older locomotives.

January 15, 2021 | North America

Metra orders 500 double-deck coaches from Alstom

CHICAGO commuter operator Metra has awarded Alstom a $US 1.8bn framework contract for the purchase of up to 500 double-deck commuter coaches, which includes an initial order for 200 coaches.

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