Jun 1, 2023 · Metra bought the wrong type of equipment for regional service including old frieght engines and the new cars on order. Sure they ran in service doesnt mean its the best use of equipment.

Dec 15, 2022 · Looking around the Board meeting minutes, I came across a reference that the following RFP was "on the street": While I didn't log into the business portal, it appears from the above that …

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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 cars are less …

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 BNSF Line, …

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 options are …

May 10, 2008 · Metra repurchasing five 1950's bi-levels for UP North By jesi2282 May 10, 2008 in Metra Commuter Rail

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

Apr 22, 2013 · The old Metra Electric Highliners are parked at the Rock Island Shops at 51st street, looks to be about 15-20.

Jun 18, 2016 · A Metra number on a former C&NW car would have been 87xx, if a cab car. It wasn't a cab car, it was the second car behind the engine. I rode it on Tuesday. It also didn't have the old flip …