Metra facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Metra |
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Owner | Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) | ||
Locale | Chicago Metropolitan Area, United States | ||
Transit type | Commuter rail | ||
Number of lines | 11 | ||
Number of stations | 241 | ||
Daily ridership | 292,000 (weekday, FY2013) 109,700 (weekend, FY2013) |
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Chief executive | Don Orseno | ||
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Began operation | 1984 | ||
Operator(s) | Metra Union Pacific, BNSF |
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Reporting marks | METX | ||
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System length | 487.7 mi (784.9 km) | ||
Track gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) (standard gauge) |
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Metra is a commuter railroad in the Chicago city area. The railroad operates 241 stations on 11 different rail lines. It is the fourth busiest commuter rail system in the United States by ridership and the largest and busiest commuter rail system outside the New York City area. There were 83.4 million passenger rides in 2014, up 1.3% from the previous year.
The estimated busiest day for Metra ridership occurred on Nov. 4, 2016—the day of the Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series victory rally.
Images for kids
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RTA EMD F40PH No. 123 crossing the Fox River in Elgin, Illinois in 1981
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Metra EMD F40C No. 614 in Chicago.
See also
In Spanish: Metra para niños
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