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Jun 1, 2023 · Metra needs a new revenue line. The rebuilts SD70s would look cool on excursion trains to Ill Rail museum. They have the Rockford project it os possible. Metra can get into …

Jan 13, 2021 · The earliest CNW painted bi-level cars were from 1955 (CNW 1-16 became Metra 7600-7606, 7900/1, 7607-7613). non of these batches remain with Metra. Only 292 of 674 …

May 24, 2014 · Discuss Metra's commuter rail service in this forum.

Apr 7, 2024 · How hard would it be to 3rd rail electrify the BNSF metra route? Given that the BNSF route is already super popular, and that the stop spacing is comical, it seems that …

Jun 3, 2006 · Metra recently announced the end of the bar cars because they need more room. These were nice cars, I always thought Metra should maket it more such as putting which …

Jun 14, 2024 · Sun-Times commentary on this topic: "Metra 'boondoggle' is textbook case of mismanaging taxpayer money Metra is blowing tens of millions of dollars, with terrible …

Mar 10, 2025 · The Railroad District has begun the process of possibly renaming the District's lines to reflect regional connectivity and legibility (and the absorption of the UP Lines). Two …

Sep 30, 2025 · Go to topic listing All Activity Home Chicago Region Metra Commuter Rail Shutting down because a train nhit a deer?

Apr 5, 2024 · Metra boosting weekend service on BNSF Line Publication Date Thursday, April 04, 2024 Body Just in time for summer fun, Metra is significantly boosting weekend service on the …