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Bookmark or Share- Forums - Chicago Transit ForumCTA Rail. Discuss CTA's rail operations in this forum. 25k. posts. 2400-series - Updates (Retired) By Bus1883, Yesterday at 10:36 AM.
- Metra taking over UP operations? - Chicago Transit ForumPosted July 21, 2020. As you know, there has been an ongoing dispute between Metra and Union Pacific. The UP wants Metra to take over operations on the three UP lines. UP has stated that they will discontinue some functions, and Metra has now asked the STB for an injunction to prevent this. Trains magazine article.
- Delivery and Updates - Metra Commuter Rail - Chicago Transit ForumMetra bought the wrong type of equipment for regional service including old frieght engines and the new cars on order. Sure they ran in service doesnt mean its the best use of equipment. Will they run the fate as airbus A380 or long Island RR engines which were mothballed or the electric engines Amtrak retires based on the Acela.
- Metra Commuter Rail - Chicago Transit ForumThe Metra cars have been there since at least 2007. They are, in order: 7773, 7779, 8728, 7774, 7784. The reason they are there is a mystery, but there was speculation that they were for a commuter train between Tijuana and Tecate, Mexico, or for a tourist train through the gorge. The cars derailed in 2015 in a suspicious incident.
- Metra hiring conductors - Chicago Transit ForumIf 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.
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