Metra has 11 lines with 241 stations radiating from downtown Chicago to the six-county area of northeast Illinois.
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METRA is a Chicago area heavy rail commuter railroad.Amtrak is a nationwide passenger non commuter railroad that serves all the states in the so called “lower 48”. There are 10 trip and monthly tickets on certain corridors for frequent riders.
Traditionally Metra trains have been viewed as safer, cleaner, and more orderly than the CTA 'L'. Conductors patrolling the cars on a regular basis discourages crime and problematic rule-breaking such as smoking and littering, which unfortunately seem to be fairly common on CTA trains nowadays.
Geographical and industrial factors made Chicago attractive to railroad companies. The city's location near arable, fertile farmland made it a perfect fit for laying down railroads and its access to Lake Michigan connected Chicago to several industries, like lumber from northern forests.
Alcohol. Alcohol is generally allowed on Metra trains, in moderation. Metra reserves the right to refuse service to anyone who is intoxicated or impaired. Unruly behavior will be not tolerated and all riders are required to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner.
Train crews also may deem it necessary to sound a hornas a warning when there is a vehicle, person or animal near the tracks. Track construction, workers within 25 feet of a live track or malfunctioning crossings, also require crews to sound the horn.
Illinois. The UP-NW extends northwest from Ogilvie Transportation Center (OTC) in downtown Chicago to Harvard, serving portions of Cook, Lake, and McHenry Counties. It is the longest line in the Metra system, with 22 outlying stations along its 63-mile route.
Metra Rock Island Line train carrying hundreds of passengers derails in South Loop. A Metra Rock Island train derailed near Clark and 13th streets in the South Loop. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Hundreds of passengers were evacuated after a Metra Rock Island train car derailed in Chicago Monday morning.