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 ...

Trains on a busy Metra line that runs from Chicago up through the northern suburbs and into Wisconsin were suspended for hours Monday morning due to "emergency track repairs," Metra said. The service ...

The conflict between Metra and the Union Pacific is deepening over the cost of the commuter railroad using the freight giant’s tracks. Last week, UP presented Metra with new pricing to access its ...

Problems on Metra's BNSF line caused big delays for west suburban commuters Monday morning. Originally, Metra was having signal problems at its Congress Park Station. That later turned into emergency ...