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Two killed when struck by Metra commuter train
2014-08-08 04:44:32| Railroads - Topix.net
A spokeswoman for the Metra commuter rail service says two people were killed when they were struck by a train headed for Chicago's Union Station.
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Teen Booted From Metra Train Prompts Policy Change
2014-08-05 03:50:14| Railroads - Topix.net
In this violent summer in Chicago, it's the last thing a family would want to see happen.
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Metra train hits, kills bicyclist on UP Northwest Line
2014-08-01 06:27:42| Railroads - Topix.net
A Metra train on the Union Pacific Northwest line struck and killed a woman on a bicycle in Des Plaines this evening, an agency spokesman said.
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Metra expects fewer train delays over high winds
2014-05-02 15:33:44| Railroads - Topix.net
Officials of the Metra commuter rail agency say they expect fewer weather-related train delays thanks to new devices that measure wind speeds in real time along rail lines serving Chicago.
Metra won't penalize railroad partners for chronic delays
2014-03-22 13:58:35| Railroads - Topix.net
Metra won't penalize the freight railroads that operate four of its busiest lines for chronic delays and other service meltdowns, because it's vital to maintain friendly partnerships, officials said Friday.
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