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Metra's Office of Diversity and Business Enterprise will be joining CTA and IDOT for a unique opportunity for businesses to gain insights from representatives on upcoming procurements and how to do business with the agencies. We invite interested parties to register today here: https://bit.ly/3Xy1vYY

🚧 NOTICE for Oak Lawn residents: The Central Avenue grade crossing between 97th St and 98th St will be closed for a rehabilitation project starting September 25 through October 4. Detours will be posted. Please use caution near construction sites.

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🚂 🛤️ 🚧 Rail Safety Week is officially underway, and the first step to better rail safety is learning the signs. Visit our table at Ogilvie to learn about rail safety and the signs/signals to be aware of. Safety Blitzes start at 5:30 A.M.

Monday, September 23 marks the official start of Rail Safety Week. Make sure to join us to learn the signs and the importance of Railroad Safety 🛤️ 🚧.

Now is not the time to stay inside! Get out and explore some of the areas around the Heritage Corridor. With our special Saturday service, it's the perfect opportunity. Service will only be until October 12:
https://bit.ly/4e0eBVR

👀 She's a beaut.

🚨🚨 REMINDER: Construction projects along Metra’s Milwaukee North Line in northern Lake County will require busing for segments of the trip tomorrow September 21 - 22.

For more information: https://bit.ly/3XF7X1w

🚨 🚨 Construction work on the Rock Island Line will require busing between LaSalle and the 35th Street/Lou Jones stations for some trains on Friday night, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 21.

Check the schedule for more information: https://bit.ly/3B8maeI

A beautiful F40PHM paired with a gorgeous background at LaSalle. What an awesome combo. Thank you to for sharing this submission. For a chance to be featured, send your photos to [email protected].

The GP23ECOs haven't graced our page for some time, so why not? Watching these go to work brightens up our day 😍.

🚨 🚨 Riot Fest attendees! Please be advised that this year there is no added service along the BNSF line for Riot Fest, though please note that with the expanded BNSF service all local trains are stopping at Western Ave on our weekend schedules.

More than 4,100 University of Illinois Chicago students have signed up to receive the new U-Pass + Metra, a pass that gives them unlimited rides on Metra and the CTA for a reduced fare price under a one-year pilot program. View the news release: https://metra.com/newsroom/new-u-pass-metra-popular-uic-students-thousands-sign-joint-metracta-fare-product

We're back with Rails, Trails, and Ales along our Heritage Corridor Line! Enjoy special Saturday service Sept. 7- Oct. 12 and explore all that this historic region has to offer. Learn more: shorturl.at/TBF4F

Metra's Board of Directors meeting is today at 8:30 A.M. Visit: metra.com/board-meetings to live stream.

👋 Hey guys! Nice ride!

Construction work on the Rock Island Line will require busing between LaSalle and the 35th Street/Lou Jones stations for some trains on Friday night, Sept. 20, and Saturday, Sept. 21. View the news release here: https://metra.com/newsroom/rock-island-track-project-require-busing-between-lasalle-and-35th-street-stations-sept-20

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! In honor of this year's theme: "Pioneers of Change, Shaping the Future Together," we celebrate the amazing Latinos that have helped shaped our nation and inspired others to achieve success.

Today's the day! Come celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month with Metra at the 53rd Annual Mexican Independence Day Parade in .

It's gorgeous outside, the perfect day to take a mini trip. Get out and enjoy a special Saturday service on the Heritage Corridor. Service will only be until October 12, so it's no time to waste 🏃: https://bit.ly/4e0eBVR

🚨🚨 REMINDER: Construction projects along Metra’s Milwaukee North Line in northern Lake County will require busing for segments of the trip tomorrow September 14 - 15.

For more information: https://bit.ly/3TpsTaz

There it goes🚂 ! A beautiful Heritage running along the tracks. No matter how often we see the Heritage locomotives, they will always look gorgeous. Thank you to for sharing this awesome submission. For a chance to be featured, share your photos with [email protected].