Trains
Study Touts Benefits Of High-Speed Rail
Although Wisconsin, Ohio and Florida have rejected federal high-speed rail money, Illinois and 34 other states are fighting over it. A new study, funded by the manufacturing giant Siemens, sees plenty of advantages and believes support could grow quickly.
Shhh! More ‘Quiet Cars’ Coming To Metra Trains
Metra says its test of “quiet cars” has been so successful the rail agency will roll them out on all of its rush-hour trains.
CTA To Run Extra Service For Bulls, Blackhawks Fans Heading To Playoffs
The CTA is providing extra service for both Bulls and Blackhawks fans heading to playoff games this weekend.
Plans On Track To Expand Heritage Corridor Train Service
Plans to expand commuter service on the Heritage Corridor rail line in the southwest suburbs appear to be on track.
Metra Weighs Putting Defibrillators On Trains
Metra is weighing whether to become the first commuter rail agency in the nation to put defibrillators aboard its trains.
Metra Officials On Blizzard: We Could Have Done Better
Metra officials concede that they could have done a better job dealing with the Blizzard of 2011.
CTA Apologizes For Delays As Commuters Crowd Trains
Chicago Transit Authority President Rich Rodriguez apologized Thursday after many CTA trains were delayed or crowded to capacity when commuters began returning to work in the wake of this week’s blizzard.
Metra Cancels Trains Due To Blizzard
Metra is canceling several trains due to the dangerous weather conditions.
Weekend Trains To Bypass 3 Red Line Stations On North Side
CTA riders in the North Side Rogers Park neighborhood may have to adjust their travel plans this weekend when track work will force southbound Red Line trains to bypass three stations.
Metra To Meet On High Soot Levels
The commuter rail agency takes issue with findings of air quality tests at its two busiest downtown terminals, and aboard trains leaving them.
Overnight Red, Blue Line Delays This Week
Overnight CTA construction is expected to cause delays on the Red and Blue lines all week.
Study: Metra Trains Save Commuters Money
A study shows that Chicago area commuters are saving gas and money by riding Metra trains.
Overnight Red, Blue Line Delays This Week
Late-night Red and Blue Line riders should allow extra travel time this week, as maintenance work is expected to cause minor delays.
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- Man Charged With Videotaping Women In Hospital WashroomA poorly secured cell phone in a west suburban hospital washroom that a man had allegedly set up to secretly videotape women in the toilet area was discovered by a woman when the phone fell to the washroom floor on Friday. She alerted police, who then arrested and charged a 49-year-old Franklin Park man with unlawful videotaping.156
- Young Man Shot Outside Old Orchard Shopping CenterA young man was wounded in a shooting in north suburban Skokie Friday night, outside the Old Orchard Shopping Center.227
- 3 Dead, 8 Shot In Citywide ViolenceThree men were killed and at least eight other people were wounded in violence around the city since Friday night.167
- Orange Line Service Resumes After Train-Pedestrian IncidentCTA commuters were temporarily stymied on the Orange Line during the Friday rush hour after a train fatally struck a man on the tracks.401
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