Operation North Pole delivers holiday cheer to families of Chicago area children battling serious illnesses

Operation North Pole went off without a hitch over the weekend, as hundreds of volunteers and first responders teamed up to ...

"Operational issue" lead to multiple BNSF trains canceled, Metra says

Multiple Metra BNSF trains were canceled on Christmas Eve due to an "operational incident," the rail agency announced. The ...

Several BNSF trains canceled on Christmas Eve, Metra warns of crowding potential

Several BNSF Metra line trains scheduled to run on Christmas Eve were canceled mid-day due to an "operational incident," ...

Chicago families take a ride on the holiday train to the North Pole

The day began at the Stephens Convention Center for a meet-and-greet with first responders before boarding the train for the ...

Union Pacific’s plan to add trains in the Chicago area raises alarms

In a merger application, the railroad plans to double the number of trains on a 2-mile stretch of track on Chicago’s West ...
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'Rails and Roots' shows how Mexican railroad workers built Chicago

A new exhibit in Pilsen brings to light the Mexican and Mexican American families who helped build Chicago’s rail network.

RTA board OKs its final Chicago area transit budgets

After approving the CTA, Metra and Pace budgets, some board members said those replacing them must prioritize the public's top concerns about transit: crime and safety, rising construction costs and ...