News & Links Re
Metra Electric Schedule Changes
& One Central

May 8, 2021
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This TTF Update covers:
a) Metra Electric schedule changes go into effect Monday 5/10
b) The One Central developer and Metra have a Memorandum of Understanding

Metra Electric

As you may have read, Metra tweaked the ME Schedule with changes going in effect on Monday, May 10th. Metra will add 4 trains to the weekday and weekend schedules and adjust schedules of 7 other trains to reflect: 

  • changing ridership patterns post-pandemic including adjusting the balance between express and local stop service, and
  • provide reverse-commute options--to get to new jobs, especially in the south suburbs including a new Amazon Fulfillment Center to open in University Park. 

The changes also allow more convenient transfer or direct service between various intermediate stops at various times of day.

The new early morning options and increased service at the soon to be rebuilt 59-60th station may entice more employees of the University of Chicago and its Medical Center to ride the Metra Electric, while eventually providing balanced service to Obama Presidential Center visitors and employees.

The revised schedule also reflects temporary late evening departure changes to accommodate construction of a passenger bridge at 43rd St. 

For details, download a PDF of the latest Alternate ME Schedule (effective Monday 5/10). The new runs and trains with changes are highlighted.
Tips: The PDF will print on 8-1/2 x 11 paper; in your Windows browser, press CTRL and the "+" keys at the same time to enlarge if needed.

It is always prudent to verify the schedule online or via the Ventra App before heading to the station.

Also of interest may be the ME Line Map - it now includes icons showing the position of trains and indication of on-time (green tag) or delayed (red tag)

For more info:
One Central

While still early in the planning, the Chicago Sun-Times reported Metra and Landmark Development, the developer of the proposed One Central Station project have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding.

Streets Blog Chicago and the Chicago Tribune editorial board oppose the project.
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