Metra tweeted that UP-NW train #629 was scheduled is stopped near Palatine after striking the vehicle. More information about ...

Metra is considering renaming all of its lines, as the rail agency prepares to take over operation of three Union Pacific routes. But before the takeover goes into effect, Metra and Union Pacific ...

Metra on Monday acknowledged the confusion and began a public outreach effort that could potentially rename all of its lines by number or direction.

Metra is phasing out the names for some of its lines, and wants to hear from its riders. The commuter rail is phasing out the Union Pacific North, Northwest and West lines. Some new options ...

The Surface Transportation Board has set the schedule to address Metra’s request for action compelling Union Pacific to ...

Metra will soon assume complete operational control on the Union Pacific North, Union Pacific Northwest and Union Pacific West Lines. Union Pacific owns the infrastructure and has provided service ...

Commuter service for thousands of Union Pacific riders is in jeopardy amid an impasse with the freight railroad over track usage, Metra leaders warned on Friday. Metra filed separate actions with ...

To address this, Metra is seeking rider input on two proposed naming systems through a public survey. This move is both ...

The Metra Electric line is named after the type of locomotive pulling the trains. And its three Union Pacific lines are named after the freight company that will soon no longer operate the line ...