Eric Lalonde's UP Geneva Subdivision 17 x 25-foot HO scale (1:87.1) layout, as featured in the February 2026 issue of Model ...

Several BNSF Metra line trains scheduled to run on Christmas Eve were canceled mid-day due to an "operational incident," Metra announced. A staffing shortage resulted in the need to cancel some ...

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Every day, Metra’s busy control center directs 700 commuter trains across 11 lines. Every day, Metra’s busy control center directs 700 commuter trains across 11 lines. Geoffrey Baer meets the ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — Metra trains experienced significant delays Tuesday evening after a system-wide outage was reported. A Metra spokesperson said that around 5 p.m. Tuesday, Metra’s positive train ...

Model Railroader Senior Editor Cody Grivno reviews the Rapido Trains HO scale Milwaukee Road rebuilt SD10 diesel locomotive. Originally built as an EMD SD7, this 1,800-horsepower road switcher ...

Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday that rescues Metra, Pace and the CTA from financial implosion, steers $1.5 billion to transit, and promises to deliver upgrades like universal fares.

Over 6 million Illinoisans will drive, fly, bus and train somewhere over the approaching holidays, a 2.2% uptick from 2024, AAA reports. Better grab your Amtrak ticket soon though. With full trains ...

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Kate Ho, who served as the John L. Weinberg Professor of Economics and Business Policy and the co-director of the university’s Center for Health and Wellbeing at the University, died on Dec. 8 from ...

Delays are expected through midday on South Shore passenger trains due to a pedestrian being struck early Monday by a Metra train near McCormick Place in Chicago.