UP says Metra will take over commuter operations in April

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UP says Metra will take over commuter operations in April

Metra UP West line trains meet at the Elmhurst, Ill., station on July 15, 2023. David Lassen OMAHA, Neb. — The slow-moving process transferring operations of three Metra commuter lines from Union Pacific to the commuter operator is projected to take place in mid-April, UP said on Monday. Transfer of some engineering services would follow, UP said. Mechanical and station agent services, along with some management, have already been transferred. F…

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Union Pacific is working closely with Metra to complete the safe and seamless transfer of Chicago commuter rail service on three lines in the metropolitan area. The rail services to be transferred are the Union Pacific North, Northwest and West lines. Mechanical and station agent services, along with some management services, have already been successfully transferred to Metra. The transfer of train operating services is expected to occur in mid…