Metra (English Wikipedia)

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bizjournals.com

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bts.gov

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cbslocal.com

chicago.cbslocal.com

"Metra Board Picks 'Railroad Man' As Interim Director". CBS Chicago. August 27, 2013. Archived from the original on September 1, 2013. Retrieved August 28, 2013.

chicago-l.org

Garfield, Graham. "Jefferson Park". Northern Illinois History. Archived from the original on April 26, 2021. Retrieved May 14, 2011.

chicagobusiness.com

Hinz, Greg (April 2, 2014). "FBI file on Metra's Phil Pagano offers sad lessons". Crain's Chicago Business. Chicago. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
Associated Press (April 16, 2014). "Metra files reveal years of political patronage". Crain's Chicago Business. Chicago. Archived from the original on November 8, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2018.

chicagohistory.org

encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org

"Railroads". Encyclopedia of Chicago. Chicago Historical Society. January 23, 2009. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved May 12, 2011.

chicagometropolis2020.org

Ranney, George (February 6, 2004). Testimony to the Regional Transportation Task Force (PDF). Regional Transportation Task Force. Chicago. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 5, 2011. Retrieved May 14, 2011.

chicagotribune.com

"Rail Board To Assume New Identity: Metra". Chicago Tribune. July 11, 1985. Archived from the original on 2013-11-11. Retrieved 2013-08-04.
Long, Jeff; Japsen, Bruce (July 8, 2002). "From GOP insider to federal witness". Chicago Tribune. Chicago. Archived from the original on July 23, 2018. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
Wronski, Richard; Metz, Nina (April 14, 2011). "Metra probe of alleged shakedown got lost in 'chaos' following agency pay scandal". Chicago Tribune. Chicago. Archived from the original on September 27, 2012. Retrieved May 12, 2011.
"Metra CEO memo alleges more Madigan influences". Chicago Tribune. July 12, 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-09-17. Retrieved 2013-09-10.
Wronski, Richard; Stacy St. Clair (August 28, 2013). "Veteran 'railroad guy' takes over at Metra". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on August 28, 2013. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
"New board members take seats at Metra". Chicago Tribune. October 21, 2013. Archived from the original on December 19, 2013. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
"Former train engineer Orseno named Metra chief executive". Chicago Tribune. January 31, 2014. Archived from the original on March 11, 2014. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
"Metra's board faces decision on new executive director". Chicago Tribune. January 30, 2014. Archived from the original on March 11, 2014. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
Freishtat, Sarah (18 July 2023). "Metra was chosen to operate service to Rockford. That could help the commuter rail as it struggles to bring back riders". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on 19 July 2023. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
Wronksi, Richard (9 April 2013). "Metra argues for delay of 'fail-safe' rail system". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on 2015-05-19. Retrieved 2015-05-03.
Wronski, Richard (22 April 2015). "Metra to spend $80 million to help launch safety system". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
Wronski, Richard (September 19, 2012). "Agreement reached in 2003 Metra derailment lawsuit". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on 2014-12-16. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
Wronski, Richard; Quintanilla, Ray (December 22, 2006). "Human error, Metra blamed in 2005 crash". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on 2015-02-04. Retrieved 3 February 2015.

chipublib.org

"1972, October 30: Illinois Central Commuter Train Crash". Chicago Public Library. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2009-07-07.

cliffordlaw.com

"Clifford Settles Violinist Lawsuit Against METRA for $35 Million". March 11, 2002. Archived from the original on January 4, 2010. Retrieved February 11, 2010.

dailyherald.com

Pyke, Marni (August 16, 2017). "Metra picks James Derwinski as new chief". Daily Herald. Archived from the original on September 5, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
Pyke, Marni (January 18, 2012). "Do fast buses on I-90 mean falling STAR line?". Daily Herald. Archived from the original on April 23, 2018. Retrieved December 22, 2012.
Pyke, Marni (12 June 2013). "Metra ups police presence on trains". dailyherald.com. Archived from the original on 8 November 2022. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
"Metra still looking for cause of engine fire that evacuated train". 5 December 2018. Archived from the original on 4 May 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2019.

dot.gov

safetydata.fra.dot.gov

"FRA Office of Safety Analysis Web Site". Casualties By State, Railroad or Type. Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Safety Analysis. May 20, 2011. Archived from the original on September 4, 2011. Retrieved May 20, 2011.

explorechicago.org

"Transportation". Travel Tools. City of Chicago. Archived from the original on May 22, 2011. Retrieved May 14, 2011.

govdeals.com

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Vandervoort, Bill (October 12, 2010). "Metra History". Metra Railfanning. Archived from the original on January 29, 2010. Retrieved May 12, 2011.

metra.com

"Cubs victory celebration sets new record for Metra". metrarail.com. 11 November 2016. Archived from the original on 17 January 2024. Retrieved 2016-12-08.
"Metra to offer O'Hare shuttle trains during DNC | Metra". metra.com. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
"Can O'Hare service be improved? | Metra". metra.com. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
"April 2022 Ridership Trends Memo" (PDF). Metra. 18 May 2022. Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 June 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
"RIDERSHIP TRENDS 2021 ANNUAL REPORT" (PDF). Metra. March 2022. Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 June 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
"METRA ANNUAL RIDERSHIP REPORT 2023" (PDF). Metra. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
"Positive Train Control (PTC) | Metra". metra.com. Archived from the original on 2021-11-28. Retrieved 2021-11-28.
"Fare zone pilot programs begin July 15". Metra. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
"Fare Structure Study". Metra. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
"Metra's 2024 Fare Structure Modifications | Metra". metra.com. Archived from the original on 22 December 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
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"Metra to receive $169.3m grant for zero-emission trainsets | Metra". metra.com. Archived from the original on 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2023-10-25.

metrarail.com

"Operations and Ridership Data". Archived from the original on 2020-03-31. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
"Our History Metra". Archived from the original on 2019-03-08. Retrieved 2018-08-11. Metra owns the rolling stock and in conjunction with local municipalities is responsible for most stations.
"Metra History". About Metra. Metra. August 10, 2018. Archived from the original on March 8, 2019. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
"Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-02-04. Retrieved 2013-10-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
"Metra Ridership Reports – Annual Ridership". Metra Annual Report. Metra. March 10, 2012. Archived from the original on May 27, 2012. Retrieved May 4, 2012.
"Metra System Map". Maps and schedules. Metra. April 3, 2011. Archived from the original on June 29, 2016. Retrieved May 12, 2011.
"Metra State of the System 2016" (PDF). Metrarail.com. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2020-10-30. Retrieved 2017-08-25.
AECOM Staff (January 16, 2019). "Systemwide Cost Benefit Analysis of Major Capital Improvements" (PDF). Metra. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 7, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
"RIDERSHIP TRENDS ANNUAL REPORT 2018" (PDF). Metra. Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 May 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
"RIDERSHIP TRENDS ANNUAL REPORT 2019" (PDF). Metra. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
"RIDERSHIP TRENDS ANNUAL REPORT 2020" (PDF). Metra. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-04-23. Retrieved 2021-04-04.
"Operations and Ridership Data". Metra. Archived from the original on 19 October 2009.
"Operations and Ridership Data". Metra. Archived from the original on 29 March 2012.
"Operations and Ridership Data". Metra. Archived from the original on 28 October 2013.
"Operations and Ridership Data". Metra. Archived from the original on 2 January 2010.
"Operations and Ridership Data". Metra. Archived from the original on 20 March 2017.
"Operations and Ridership Data". Metra. Archived from the original on 31 March 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
"Operations and Ridership Data" (PDF). Metra. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 December 2013.
"Parking Map". Riding Metra. Metra. February 23, 2011. Archived from the original on July 6, 2011. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
"Tickets". Metra. April 27, 2011. Archived from the original on June 28, 2016. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
"Chicago Union Station". Metra. February 23, 2011. Archived from the original on June 14, 2011. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
"Tickets". Metra. May 21, 2011. Archived from the original on 28 June 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
"School Safety". Rail Safety & Security. Metra. May 14, 2011. Archived from the original on April 10, 2012. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
"Security". Rail Safety & Security. Metra. February 23, 2011. Archived from the original on May 2, 2011. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
"Emergency Preparedness/Public Awareness". Rail Safety & Security. Metra. February 24, 2011. Archived from the original on April 18, 2011. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
"On The Bi-Level – November 2015" (PDF). Metrarail.com. Metra. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 November 2015. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
"Metra Board approves locomotive purchase | Metra". metrarail.com. Archived from the original on 2019-02-22.
"Metra Board approves purchase of up to 500 modern railcars". Metra. January 13, 2021. Archived from the original on May 15, 2021. Retrieved January 23, 2021.

metraconnects.metrarail.com

"Metra Connects". Metra. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved May 12, 2011.

metrarr.com

"Doing Business with Metra". Archived from the original on 12 March 2007. Retrieved 10 March 2023.

metratracker.com

"Loading..." metratracker.com. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2023.

n-sharyo.co.jp

"Bi-Level EMU for METRA (2005-)". www.n-sharyo.co.jp. Archived from the original on 25 March 2023. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
"Highliner II Bi-Level EMU for METRA (2012-)". www.n-sharyo.co.jp. Archived from the original on 25 March 2023. Retrieved 25 December 2023.

nbcchicago.com

Neveau, James (14 November 2023). "Metra is changing its pricing and fares. Here's how much tickets will now cost". NBC Chicago. Archived from the original on 22 December 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
"Passenger Was Ejected Out of Train Window in Fatal Clarendon Hills Crash: Officials". May 12, 2022. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022. Retrieved May 16, 2022.

npr.org

"Most Commuter Rails Won't Meet Deadline For Mandated Safety Systems". npr.org. Archived from the original on 25 September 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2016.

nscorp.com

Association of American Railroads (reprinted by Norfolk Southern Railway) (May 16, 2006). "Railroads Set Another Employee Safety Record in 2005". Archived from the original on February 13, 2007. Retrieved May 24, 2006.

ntsb.gov

HIGHWAY/RAILROAD ACCIDENT REPORT (PDF) (Report). National Transportation Safety Board. 1996. PB96-916202. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 4, 2010. Retrieved May 20, 2011.

odmp.org

"Police Officer Thomas Alan Cook". odmp.org. Archived from the original on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2016.

progressiverailroading.com

"Rail News - Metra wins federal grant to acquire battery-powered trains. For Railroad Career Professionals". Progressive Railroading. Archived from the original on 2024-01-17. Retrieved 2023-10-25.

rblandmark.com

Uphues, Bob (September 28, 2005). "Suit filed against railroads in cyclist's death: Metra, BNSF negligence cited as the cause". Riverside Brookfield Landmark. Archived from the original on March 15, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2011.

rtams.org

RTAMS. :[{type:!term,field:!YEAR,term:!2022}]}} "Monthly Ridership By Line".
RTAMS. "Metra Ridership". Archived from the original on 2023-06-22. Retrieved 2023-07-06.

streetsblog.org

chi.streetsblog.org

Studenkov, Igor (13 November 2023). "Metra approves 2024 budget, creating new fare structure - Streetsblog Chicago". chi.streetsblog.org. Archived from the original on 22 December 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.

suntimes.com

chicago.suntimes.com

Mitch Dudek (July 6, 2023). "Metra service between Chicago and Rockford to begin in 2027". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on July 6, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
Mitch Dudek (July 6, 2023). "Metra service between Chicago and Rockford to begin in 2027". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on July 6, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
Sarraf, Isabelle (January 13, 2021). "Metra to buy 500 new rail cars". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on June 5, 2021. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
"Metra to buy zero-emission, self-propelled rail cars with $169.3M federal grant". Chicago Sun-Times. 2023-10-17. Archived from the original on 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2023-10-25.

suntimes.com

Rossi, Rosalind (August 27, 2013). "Metra names 'railroad man' as interim CEO". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on March 11, 2014. Retrieved August 28, 2013.

trainorders.com

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trains.com

"Metra SD70MACHs begin revenue service". Trains. 2023-12-02. Archived from the original on 2024-01-15. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
"In-transit Metra locomotive damaged in derailment | Trains Magazine". Trains. 19 March 2018. Archived from the original on 25 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.

trn.trains.com

Guss, Chris (August 18, 2020). "Metra unveils C&NW heritage locomotive". Trains. Archived from the original on February 25, 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2021.

twitter.com

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"Archived copy". Twitter. Archived from the original on 2022-12-14. Retrieved 2022-10-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

uic.edu

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up.com

"Union Pacific Transferring Commuter Rail Services to Metra". Union Pacific Railroad. Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.

web.archive.org

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"Operations and Ridership Data". Archived from the original on 2020-03-31. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
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"Our History Metra". Archived from the original on 2019-03-08. Retrieved 2018-08-11. Metra owns the rolling stock and in conjunction with local municipalities is responsible for most stations.
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"RTA report blasts Metra board over Clifford severance". Archived from the original on 2016-08-16. Retrieved 2013-09-10.
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