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Union Pacific, Metra continue transfer of commuter rail services as financial negotiations remain ongoing
The two agencies are working to complete the transfer of train operations on three lines to Metra while working to agree on financial compensations.
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UP, Metra Move Closer to Service Transfer
Union Pacific (UP) on Feb. 10 provided an update on its work with Metra to “finalize the safe and seamless transfer of ...
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UP says Metra will take over commuter operations in April
The slow-moving process transferring operations of three Metra commuter lines from Union Pacific to the commuter operator is ...
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Financial differences slowing Union Pacific’s handoff to Metra
It’s been years since Union Pacific Railroad announced it was done with operating Metra trains. So when can riders expect ...
1 killed, 3 injured when Metra train hits SUV in South Chicago
A northbound Metra Electric line train hit an SUV around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday at the crossing near 87th and Baltimore.
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Pedestrian safety gates at Barrington railroad crossings would change village traffic patterns
Barrington officials Monday looked at the proposed layout for pedestrian safety gates at its Union Pacific railroad crossings ...
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Union Pacific transferring commuter rail service to Metra
Union Pacific and Metra commuter rail, a public transportation agency serving the Chicago metropolitan area, are working ...
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Historic ‘Freedom Train’ set to be restored at Baltimore’s B&O Railroad Museum
Now, one of the locomotives used to pull that train is undergoing a massive restoration at the B&O Railroad Museum. The American Freedom Train was pulled by three steam locomotives ...