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Metra - Coverage from 2014 on Progressive Railroading
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CREATE partners celebrate Englewood Flyover's opening
CREATE program: 75th Street project moves forward; Englewood Flyover nears dedication
UP, Illinois DOT to fund third main track on Metra's West Line
Event to mark completion of CREATE project, formation of UP/Illinois funding agreement
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Metra, freight railroads advocate advancement of 75th Street corridor project in Chicago
Metra's 2015 budget includes 10.8 percent fare hike
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Illinois to provide $21.5 million for new Metra station
Metra outlines $2.4 billion modernization program, 2015 budget plan
UP to begin major rail replacement along Metra West Line
Metra reveals $1.3 million cost for former CEO's departure
Metra hires Bronner Group to fill chief audit officer function
FRA to investigate Metra due to recent incidents
Metra hopes to land TIGER grant to replace aging Elgin Bridge
Metra hires Perez as police chief to modernize department
Metra starts construction on Flossmoor Station renewal project
Metra, UP, BNSF install devices to detect severe weather conditions
Metra's board approves measure to deter improper influence over hiring
Metra to begin trackwork on BNSF line
Illinois governor proposes new transportation improvement program
Keolis names Vonashek chief safety, security officer for MBTA
Metra board creates new audit committee, appoints Carlson chair
Metra OKs contract for Lombard Station project
Denver's RTD, Chicago's Metra posted ridership gains in 2013
Oberman wins election as Metra's chairman
RTA five-year study reflects economic impact on Chicago mass-transit ridership
Metra to establish chief audit officer post
Chicago's RTA authorizes bond issue for state-of-good repair projects
Metra names Orseno executive director, CEO
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