A donation from Metra to Railroading Heritage of Midwest America (RRHMA) is bringing a historic diesel locomotive to the museum. Metra donated the EMD F40C #11 and it will be preserved at RRHMA as ...

With the Fourth of July and the United States’ 250th anniversary soon approaching, the Chicago area’s commuter railroad is marking the occasion with a locomotive – manufactured by a LaGrange-based ...

Metra debuted a specially painted locomotive on June 24 to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. “This locomotive [...] commemorates the important role that railroads played in the ...

Metra unveiled a specially painted locomotive this month to pay tribute to those who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. military. The locomotive is running through several south and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Metra SD70MACH No. 250, the America 250 locomotive, leads a Milwaukee West train at Bartlett, Ill., on June 25, 2026. Mark Llanuza ...

Not too busy, a little bit unique and something that screams Metra. That’s what graphic designer Falecia Woods envisioned when she was tasked with creating a special Metra locomotive to celebrate the ...

Ahead of the observance of Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, Metra has unveiled a special locomotive honoring Americans who have served in the military and continue to serve. The specially painted ...

Metra today unveiled a specially painted locomotive to honor Veterans Day. The permanently painted locomotive features a bald eagle on the front and sides decorated with the American flag and blue ...

Metra's plans to overhaul its oldest locomotives highlight what critics say are the regulatory shortcomings of the EPA's 'clean diesel' initiatives, which agency officials hail as one of the most ...

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