The program refurbished passenger railcars to like-new condition, extending their service life by up to 15 years while ...

Metra has completed in-house rebuilds of a set of 302 bi-level commuter railcars, the latest milestone in a program that the agency says has saved more than $100 million since its launch in ...

Chicago’s Metra marks a milestone for its in-house railcar rehabilitation program and takes on repair work for Trinity ...

Metra will begin testing its new cafe car prototype on select routes next week. It plans to give free snacks and iced coffees to riders who offer feedback on the service. Workers gutted the second ...

Jermont Terry joined the CBS 2 team in October 2019. He's born and raised on Chicago's South Side. He's happy to return home to report on his community after 18 years of uncovering stories across the ...

Back in the day, Metra riders could fortify themselves after an arduous day at the office in what was known as a bar car. Those havens were gradually decommissioned but some passengers haven’t ...

Except for St. Patrick’s Day parade trips, you don’t often hear spontaneous merrymaking on Metra trains. But when the agency debuted a prototype café car with free refreshments this fall, that’s ...

Metra unveiled a prototype for their Cafe Cars that will rotate across the busiest train lines this fall as the transportation agency asks riders for feedback on the design. The car will debut on ...

The prototype will make its debut on the Rock Island line next Tuesday. Inside the car, there will be stools, booths, and tables instead of a second level. During morning and evening rush hours, free ...