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May 30, 2025 | Financial

Illinois could replace Regional Transportation Authority

Proposed bill filed in the state House of Representatives does not address looming budget shortfall, which could force closure of metro and commuter lines serving Chicago.

May 29, 2025 | Freight

Canadian National to invest $US 2.46bn

Capital investment programme for 2025 includes capacity enhancements in western Canada.

February 22, 2024 | Fleet

Metra orders first battery trains from Stadler

Initial order is for eight two-car battery-electric multiple-units.

February 22, 2024 | Financial

FTA provides $US 631m to fund fleet replacement

New commuter, light rail and metro rolling stock for Chicago, Baltimore and Philadelphia.

November 16, 2023 | Main line

Amtrak-Via Rail exploring extension of Chicago - Detroit service to Toronto

The plans would restore passenger service through the Detroit River Tunnel for the first time since 1979.

October 19, 2023 | Fleet

Metra secures federal funding to buy BEMU fleet

Chicago commuter agency plans to purchase 16 battery trains.

September 25, 2023 | Infrastructure

Request for Proposals issued for $US 3.6bn Chicago Red Line Extension

The extension will run for 9km from the 95th/Dan Ryan Terminal to 130th Street in the South Side of the city.

August 8, 2023 | North America

$US 873m of federal funding sought to support Chicago upgrades

Improvements to Chicago Union Station, and infrastructure in Chicago and Michigan, proposed in Chicago Hub Improvement Programme.

July 11, 2023 | Commuter Rail

Metra to introduce Chicago - Rockford passenger service

Services will be restored throughout the 145km line in late 2027.

June 14, 2023 | Infrastructure

Amtrak finally reaches 177km/h on Chicago - St Louis route

Completion of line upgrade will cut Chicago - St Louis journey times.

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