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Facts and
Figures |
| Operator |
Metra |
| System Type |
Commuter Rail |
| Year Opened |
|
| # of Lines |
15 |
| # of Cars |
130 Loco
861 Coaches
166 EMU |
| Mileage |
332 Miles |
| Gauge |
Standard |
| Stations |
250 |
| Power |
Diesel or Elec |
| Fare Media |
Tickets |
| Website |
|
| Data Date |
2000 |
| 1st Visit |
12/97 |
| Last Visit |
4/05 |
| % Rode |
15% |
Chicago Transit ->
Commuter
Metra
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Chicago Commuters |
METRA is the 3rd largest commuter
rail system in the country. LIRR and Metro-North in NY are larger. Metra
serves a large are of Chicago. Most of the line are diesel with the
exception of the old Illinois Central which has overhead wire.
METRA operates out of 4 stations in
downtown Chicago: Union; LaSalle; Randolph & Ogilive Transportation
Center
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