Metra train hits vehicle near Bartlett, Illinois, stopping trains on Milwaukee District West lin

Metra Milwaukee District West trains are stopped near the Bartlett station Monday morning after a train struck a vehicle, ...
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Opinion: Chicago's rail system is a national asset. Treat it like one.

With the right policies to support investment, innovation and regulation, Chicago can remain the nation's freight hub for ...
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From new train lines to parking regulations: What else is in Illinois’ transit bill

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — With money for new rail lines, regulations for residential development projects and a list of infrastructure priorities in the Chicago area, a public transportation bill recently ...
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Illinois' charming small town is a train lover's paradise with vintage shops, museums, and a railroad park

This Illinois town shaped by railroads and highways features a railroad park, local history museums, antique stores, and an ...