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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.

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.

October 14, 2019 | Infrastructure

Metra unveils 2020 operating budget, along with capital improvements

CHICAGO commuter rail operator Metra has unveiled a proposed $US 827.4m operating budget for 2020 which will minimise the increase in expenses and not require a fare increase. The operator also outlined $US 480.5m in proposed capital spending, including major investments in locomotives and coaches, stations, bridges and yards.

March 21, 2019 | Fleet

Metra calls for new designs to replace double-deck coaches

CHICAGO commuter rail operator Metra issued a request for proposals (RFP) on March 20 for at least 200 new coaches, and has called on manufacturers to propose alternative designs that may address its needs better than the legacy double-deck gallery cars that have been used in Chicago for nearly 70 years.

February 28, 2019 | North America

Chicago’s Metra to order remanufactured locomotives from Progress Rail

THE board of Chicago commuter rail operator Metra has approved a $US 70.9m contract with Progress Rail to purchase 15 remanufactured diesel locomotives to modernise its ageing fleet.

December 5, 2018 | Locomotives

Volkswagen emissions settlement funds new locomotives for Chicago’s Metra

ILLINOIS Environmental Protection Agency EPA announced on December 3 that funds from the US government’s multi-billion dollar settlement with Volkswagen for violations of the Clean Air Act will be used to fund the acquisition of low-emissions diesel locomotives for Chicago commuter rail operator Metra.

October 3, 2018 | North America

Work begins on Chicago Create 75th Street Improvement Project

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on October 1 for the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (Create) programme’s $US 474m 75th Street Corridor Improvements Project (CIP), which will eliminate a major passenger and freight bottleneck.

February 26, 2018 | Commuter Rail

Chicago’s Metra to acquire Amtrak locomotives

THE board of Chicago commuter rail operator Metra voted on February 21 to authorise negotiations to purchase up to 21 locomotives from Amtrak at a price of $US 1.3m each.

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