Metra and Cook County officials unveiled new lithium ion battery-powered trains that will first run on a stretch of the Beverly Branch of the Rock Island Line.

Known as the Systemwide Network Plan, the study details how Metra’s rail lines could offer trains every 30 to 60 minutes or every 15 to 30 minutes with a greater investment.

The trainsets initially will be deployed on the Rock Island Line, where they’re expected to improve air quality as Metra retires older diesel locomotives.

The schedule has been released for Metra’s annual Holiday Trains, set to operate in December, with tickets going on sale on Monday, Nov. 16. The Northern Illinois Transit Authority ...

Metra plans to buy battery-powered trains that could hit the rails as early as 2027 on the Rock Island line, potentially fast-tracking a move to greener and more frequent off-peak service. The ...

WTTW News visited the 18th Street railyard to see the behind-the-scenes work involved in transforming Metra trains for the holiday season. This year will mark Metra’s fifth year of holiday train rides ...

Metra trains every 15 minutes. Frequent service to O’Hare. And more connections between suburbs. It’s possible, say Metra leaders who are rolling out a draft System Network Plan that envisions a ...

Metra today unveiled a specially painted locomotive to honor Veterans Day. The permanently painted locomotive features a bald eagle on the front and sides decorated with the American flag and blue ...

Ahead of the observance of Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, Metra has unveiled a special locomotive honoring Americans who have served in the military and continue to serve. The specially painted ...