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Metra ex CNW bilevels - Chicago Transit Forum
Jun 18, 2016 · According to Metra, there are now 36 ex CNW galleries that have been returned: From before, Utah Transit Auth sent back 6 - 7787-7789, 7791, 7794, 7795 (all on UP lines) Virginia Rail Express sent back 18 - 7798, 7801, 7804, 7806, 7810, 7811, 7816, 7822, 7825, 7836, 7838, 7840, 7843, 7848, 8718, ...
Metra Commuter Rail - Chicago Transit Forum
Sep 6, 2024 · Metra Electric South Shore Track 4 Expansion By renardo870, July 12, 2024. 5 replies; 2.1k views ...
Metra 147th/Sibley station - Chicago Transit Forum
Apr 28, 2022 · adjustments on Metra Electric Line to start May 23 Publication Date Thursday, May 12, 2022 Body Metra will introduce a new Metra Electric Line schedule on May 23 that adds some express service and makes a variety of other modifications to reflect actual operating conditions and to accommodate rehabilitation work on the 147th St./Sibley Station.
Metra Electric Highliners - Chicago Transit Forum
Apr 22, 2013 · However, beginning in mid/late October of 2012, Metra received the first of a 160 car order of Highliner electrics. But strangely, I keep hearing about the old St Louis Car Co Highliners from the 1970s being sidelined for retirement/scrap at …
Metra Early History - Metra Commuter Rail - Chicago Transit Forum
Metra crewing began in 1987, as part of the same deal that gave Metra ownership of the Electric District. Metra took over direct operation of the SWS in 1993. However, it seems that bilevel trains should have been running there earlier than that, as RTA/Metra was already well established by …
Metra PD - Metra Commuter Rail - Chicago Transit Forum
Jun 26, 2009 · If you are interested in applying for a position at Metra, please send your cover letter which must include the position title, your resume and salary history to: Metra. Office of Human Resources. 547 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60661 . FAX: 312-322-8937. E-mail: [email protected]. Only qualified candidates will receive consideration.
Metra Ticket Agent - Metra Commuter Rail - Chicago Transit Forum
Apr 1, 2009 · Metra lost a ton of money with the machines/gates on the 10 rides. People would often get 12, 13, 20 rides on a 10 ride because the rule of "the customer is right" and the inaccuracies of the gate counter prevailed.
Metra hiring conductors - Chicago Transit Forum
Jun 26, 2009 · If you are interested in applying for a position at Metra, please send your cover letter which must include the position title, and your resume to: Metra. Office of Human Resources. 547 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60661 . FAX: 312-322-8937. E-mail: [email protected]. Only qualified candidates will receive consideration.
Electrified BNSF line? - Metra Commuter Rail - Chicago Transit …
Apr 7, 2024 · Other than whether Metra can afford it, it doesn't own the tracks--BNSF (i.e. Warren Buffet) does. While some federal money has gone into private railroads on which Metra has trackage rights, Metra doesn't even control the operation on the BNSF.