Metra is launching a pilot program for new fare collection technology at the beginning of April. The program starts April 6, ...

Morning commuters' travel plans were thrown off track after a freight train derailed in Chicago Ridge. The company said a CSX train derailed at about 4:24 a.m. It caused damage to the railroad ...

A little-known program aimed at keeping people accused of violence off public transportation has proved difficult to enforce and is disproportionately used to suspend Black riders from the CTA and ...

Metra police are investigating the death of a man who was struck by an outbound Metra train near the Westmont stop early Tuesday morning. The collision occurred at about 7:15 a.m., according to Metra ...

Metra Southwest Service has resumed after a freight train derailed in Chicago Ridge early Wednesday morning. The derailment took place near Ridgeland Avenue and Central Avenue around 4:30 a.m, and ...

Metra commuter train service cuts caused by a train derailment in Chicago Ridge early Wednesday morning were expected to continue into Thursday. The derailment involved 10 rail cars and occurred about ...

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A train derailed near Chicago Ridge, forcing road closures and halting Metra service. Officials said there is no public danger and no hazardous materials involved. Crews are working to assess the ...

Metra trains in the southwest suburbs were suspended and some roads were closed Wednesday morning after a freight train derailment, with officials warning of "significant traffic congestion" as first ...

Nearly 3,000 Metra riders will be impacted following a freight train derailment in Chicago Ridge. Key detail in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl outfit raises questions — "disappointed" Schumer pans Trump offer ...