Commemorating their 40th birthday on June 8, Metra will be offering free rides on all 11 of its lines, while also giving commuters the chance to check out a brand new museum railcar making its debut.

Metra will celebrate its 40 th birthday this week with a variety of activities and programs, culminating with offering free rides on all of its train lines in coming days. Metra, which was founded in ...

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We will miss the 10-ride pass. With a new fare system taking effect Feb. 1, Metra is doing away with that convenient and flexible ticketing option, which for years has worked great for riders who take ...