Metra, the Chicago-area commuter railroad, has ordered eight battery-electric trainsets that can run 45 to 65 miles on a charge, and the first of them has been put on public display in Chicago. The ...

Chicago’s commuter rail system is preparing for a major shift away from diesel power.

The trainset is on the way to Chicago and will be exhibited at the American Public Transportation Association conference, which starts Sunday at McCormick Place, the agency announced. We'll be the ...

Stadler in October will debut its battery-electric (BE), single-level FLIRT trainset developed for Metra commuter rail in Chicago, as part of a 2024 contract, which includes a $154 million base […] ...

The Northern Illinois Transit Authority officially launched this month. The new agency is tasked with transforming the CTA, Metra and Pace.

Multiple Metra and CTA train lines dealt with storm-related issues as severe weather ravaged the Chicago area Monday. NOTE: This story is no longer being updated. For the latest updates on the severe ...

Multiple Metra directors signed off at their final board meeting last week as turnover related to transit reform legislation starts materializing. Six newcomers will sit on the 11-person board in ...