Thursday, February 21, 2013
Metra CEO Alex Clifford issued an apology to riders who use the BNSF line, which runs through Naperville, Lisle and Aurora.
Metra CEO Alex Clifford issued an apology to customers yesterday after riders faced recent delays on Metra's BNSF line, which runs through Naperville, Lisle and Aurora. Earlier: Metra Passengers Get Delayed After Train Doors Fail to Close In a letter posted on Metra's website and sent via email to customers, Clifford said Metra is taking the delays "seriously" and "working with BNSF Railway to address them." "We and BNSF do everything we can to minimize delays and provide you with reliable service," Clifford said in a statement. "I recognize these delays were frustrating, and I apologize for the inconvenience you experienced." Last week, a Metra train was stopped for about an hour and a half at the Naperville station, 105 E. 4th Ave., …
Friday, February 15, 2013
Commuters were delayed about an hour and a half at Naperville's Metra station Friday morning.
A Metra train was stopped at the Naperville station, 105 E. 4th Ave., Friday morning after several doors on the train failed to close, Chicago Tribune reports. Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on Facebook. Commuters were delayed for about an hour and a half when Metra train 1252, scheduled to arrive in Chicago at 8:34 a.m., was stopped at the Naperville station, according to Chicago Tribune. Metra's Burlington Northern Sante Fe line sent out an alert to commuters during the incident. "Inbound Train #1252 Scheduled to Arrive Chicago at 8:34 A.M. Stopped," Metra tweeted. Another train arrived around 9 a.m. to pick up the passengers, according to Metra. Read more on Chicago Tribune
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
An alert was put on metra's website this afternoon saying the BNSF line is running after a fallen crane disrupted service Wednesday afternoon.
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Written by Joe O'Donnell Updated 5:03 p.m. The BNSF line is running after a fallen crane in Westmont halted service for about four-and-a-half hours Wednesday afternoon. "Service has resumed, however, we anticipate that there will be some delays throughout the remainder of the evening. ... We are encouraging passengers to come to (Chicago Union Station) as service has resumed and trains are running. Please note that service will not run at a normal schedule," Metra said in an alert on its website. Update: 4:54 p.m. Metra has released updated advisory messages regarding the crane incident on its website. A Metra train scheduled to arrive Naperville Metra Station at 2:34 p.m. and Aurora at 2:59 p.m., "is on the move operating 150 minutes …
An alert was put on metra's website this afternoon saying the BNSF line is running after a fallen crane disrupted service Wednesday afternoon.
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Written by Joe O'Donnell Updated 5:03 p.m. The BNSF line is running after a fallen crane in Westmont halted service for about four-and-a-half hours Wednesday afternoon. "Service has resumed, however, we anticipate that there will be some delays throughout the remainder of the evening. ... We are encouraging passengers to come to (Chicago Union Station) as service has resumed and trains are running. Please note that service will not run at a normal schedule," Metra said in an alert on its website. Update: 4:54 p.m. Metra has released updated advisory messages regarding the crane incident on its website. A Metra train scheduled to arrive Naperville Metra Station at 2:34 p.m. and Aurora at 2:59 p.m., "is on the move operating 150 minutes …
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Thursday, July 26, 2012
DePaul study lists Naperville as one of the 20 best communities when it comes to public transit within the suburbs of Chicago.
Naperville has been selected as one of the top ten transit suburbs of Metropolitan Chicago, according to a study released Wednesday by the Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development based at DePaul University in Chicago. The city ranks 8th among 20 suburban communities in the report and is described as "a commuter-rail powerhouse," with access to both Metra and Amtrak stations. "More people reach the station on foot or bike than any station (more than 20 miles from Chicago) except Glen Ellyn, giving it a community connectivity score comfortably within the top ten," according to the report. It also notes the city's extensive PACE network and Burlington Trailways bus system. But the report goes on to state that the proximity between …
Saturday, July 21, 2012
New cars will be fitted with electrical outlets, upgraded seats and working doors and toilets, according to a Tribune report.
Going mobile on Metra is going to become a lot easier these days. The Chicago Tribune reports that the company has recently refurbished 40 older cars, with 60 planned to be done by the end of the year and the entire fleet of 176 to be completed by 2016. Some of the new features include: Related: Give Metra a Piece of Your Mind According to the article, rehabbing each car costs approximately $650,000—which is funded by $115 million from the federal government. Compare that to nearly $3 million for a new car. Will these changes affect the likelihood of you riding the Metra?
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Metra wants to know how it can better serve you. Here is your chance. Attend one of the upcoming public sessions or comment online.
Is there something you'd like to tell Metra about its commuter rail service? Local residents have the opportunity to share their opinions in the coming week or so, when the agency holds public input meetings throughout the suburbs as part of its effort to develop a strategic plan. See: Metra to Retrofit Passenger Cars for the iPad, iPhone Era "In this time of limited transportation funding, it is especially important that our plans accurately consider the projects and direction desired by the public and key stakeholders," reads a statement about the open houses on the agency's website. A session was already held in DuPage County, but rail commuters are invited to attend any of the following open houses: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, July 19 4-7 p.m. …
Thursday, July 5, 2012
A portion of Fourth Avenue will be closed this weekend for concrete curb and sidewalk repairs as part of the Municipal Parking Lot Improvement Project.
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Thursday, July 5, 2012
Submitted by the city of Naperville Daily fee parking for commuters on the north side of Fourth Avenue between Loomis and Wright streets will be closed Saturday and Sunday for concrete curb and sidewalk repairs as part of the Municipal Parking Lot Improvement Project. Earlier: City to Begin Municipal Parking Lot Maintenance Improvements Various sections of the Fourth Avenue parking lot and the adjacent on-street parking will be temporarily closed to accommodate the construction for the weekend. All parking will be open by Monday, July 9. Fourth Avenue will remain open to traffic; motorists are advised to use alternate routes to avoid any delays and congestion associated with the project. The City recommends commuters seek other locations …
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Thursday, June 14, 2012
Lower Burlington parking lot near the Naperville Metra Station will be closed for scheduled maintenance work from June 16 to 17 as part of the city's Municipal Parking Lot Improvement Project.
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Thursday, June 14, 2012
Submitted by the City of Naperville Scheduled maintenance will close the entire Lower Burlington commuter parking lot near the Naperville Metra Station the weekend of June 16 and 17 while work is being performed as part of the city’s Municipal Parking Lot Improvement Project. The lot will be closed to all public parking, including those with Amtrak parking permits for the Lower Burlington lot. Amtrak patrons seeking parking for the weekend of June 16 and 17 are advised to use the nearby Upper Burlington parking lot. All other motorists are encouraged to utilize alternate parking; a map of commuter parking options is available on the city’s website. All areas under construction will be reopened the Monday morning following the weekend work…
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H.I. McDunnough
3:32 pm on Monday, February 25, 2013
Any apologies for making me 11 minutes late this morning Metra? more ›