U.S., Illinois: Union Pacific wants to bail out of running Chicago Metra lines

By David C. Lester, Managing Editor, RT&S Magazine; December 23, 2019

The Chicago Daily Herald is reporting that Metra, the commuter rail agency for Chicago, may need to begin operating three more of its eleven routes into the city. The three routes in question are currently operated by Union Pacific, and designated UP North, UP West, and UP Northwest.

Union Pacific spokesperson Kristen South says that “we are negotiating a new agreement that gives Metra direct responsibility for operating its commuter lines through a services transfer.” South added “this will allow Union Pacific to focus on moving customers’ goods in and out of Chicago and across the nation. With the direct management of additional employees and equipment, Union Pacific believes Metra has the potential to realize financial savings and other benefits.”

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