Metra's holiday trains will return in December. Here's how to catch them

Chicagoans can catch a ride on Metra’s beloved holiday trains soon, as the transit agency announced Wednesday it will run the ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Metra trains running again after pedestrian hit by train near Berwyn

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Metra to run holiday trains on five lines

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 ...
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The latest developments in United States tariffs and the model train industry

The following is a series of edited excerpts from an interview conducted by David Popp with Jason Shron, owner and CEO of Rapido Trains Inc. on May 20, 2025 on the subject of United States tariffs in ...
The Bond Buyer

Chicago commuter train system calls for fare hikes in 2026 budget

Chicago-area commuter rail service Metra announced fare hikes when it released its 2026 budget Friday, part of a policy by the Regional Transportation Authority requiring the Chicago Transit Authority ...