1.5K views · 30 reactions | Metra is proposing schedule changes to the Metra Electric Line to meet the demands of the Positive Train Control safety system. Riders are asked to review the changes and submit their feedback before March 1, 2020. Find more information here: https://bit.ly/3227yYE Survey link: https://bit.ly/2SNAsaO | Metra | Facebook

6.7K views · 50 reactions | METRA BNSF & ELECTRIC LINE SCHEDULE CHANGES START TODAY The BNSF Line is reducing the number of weekday trains from 94 to 86. It's currently at 24-percent of pre-covid ridership. | Sarah Jindra | Facebook

Metra has outfitted its first railcar with new fixed seating to provide our riders with a more comfortable ride. The higher-backed seats offer a headrest and a large, foldable cupholder, and each seat has its own center armrest that can be stowed up when not in use. The seats have an improved foam base and quality vinyl covering. These new customer amenities, which were guided by a January 2020 passenger survey, are a more cost-effective seating option. An initial 50 railcars will be fitted with

5.3K views · 132 reactions | What I see VS What my camera sees: Metra Highliner edition  An inbound Metra Electric District (ME) train arrives at Homewood, IL on its journey toward Millenium Station in downtown Chicago. The train of Highliner II electric multiple units (EMU) are traveling on the storied former mainline of the Illinois Central Railroad. #Metra #Chicago #Trains | Trainiac Productions | Facebook