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

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

15K views · 235 reactions | Winter weather is a challenge for everyone in Chicagoland. But thanks to the help of hardworking crews working around the clock, trains keep moving through most of the harshest winter storms. Watch the behind-the-scenes video below: | Metra | Facebook