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Chicago Metra tests pre-boarding ticket checks with new pilot program
A new pilot program by Chicago’s commuter rail system, Metra, is set to change how passengers present tickets at select downtown stations, marking a shift in boarding procedures aimed at improving efficiency. The initiative began after the morning rush hour on Monday, though officials did not specify the exact start date in the announcement. Under the pilot, passengers traveling during off-peak hours at Millennium Station, Union Station, and Ogilvie Transportation Center will be req
Chicago Metra tests pre-boarding ticket checks with new pilot program
A new pilot program by Chicago’s commuter rail system, Metra, is set to change how passengers present tickets at select downtown stations, marking a shift in boarding procedures aimed at improving efficiency. The initiative began after the morning rush hour on Monday, though officials did not specify the exact start date in the announcement. Under the pilot, passengers traveling during off-peak hours at Millennium Station, Union Station, and Ogilvie Transportation Center will be req
Amtrak train collides with vehicle near Taylor, no injuries reported
Authorities in Texas are investigating a crash involving an Amtrak passenger train and a vehicle near Taylor on Wednesday morning. According to Amtrak, Train 22, which was traveling from San Antonio to Chicago, struck a vehicle at approximately 10 a.m. Central Time. The incident occurred south of Taylor in Williamson County, near the intersection of Highway 79 and County Road 110. Officials confirmed that there were 71 passengers and crew members on board the train at the time of th
Amtrak train collides with vehicle near Taylor, no injuries reported
Authorities in Texas are investigating a crash involving an Amtrak passenger train and a vehicle near Taylor on Wednesday morning. According to Amtrak, Train 22, which was traveling from San Antonio to Chicago, struck a vehicle at approximately 10 a.m. Central Time. The incident occurred south of Taylor in Williamson County, near the intersection of Highway 79 and County Road 110. Officials confirmed that there were 71 passengers and crew members on board the train at the time of th









