Snow plow driver killed after struck by Metra train near Bartlett, disrupting service on MD-West line

The driver of a small snow plow has died after the vehicle was struck by a Metra Milwaukee District West train near the Bartlett station Monday morning.

Metra delays expected to persist for Thursday evening rush

Metra on Thursday apologized for delays on its commuter trains during the morning rush, while also warning riders to expect ...
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Illinois legislators introduce bill to fund commuter rail bridge repairs

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth and U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (both D-Ill.) on Wednesday introduced legislation to create ...
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Illinois lawmakers approve new $1.5B plan to fund CTA, Metra and Pace

Lawmakers approved a plan Friday to fund Chicago-area transit agencies without new statewide taxes. The measure redirects fuel tax revenue and raises regional sales taxes to prevent deep service cuts.
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Metra asks feds for relief in feud with Union Pacific over ‘unreasonable’ costs to run trains on tracks

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 the ...
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Metra train hits snow plow, killing public works employee in Bartlett

A 64-year-old public works employee in Bartlett, Illinois, died after being struck by a Metra District West train while operating a snowplow. WGN's Sean Lewis reports.