Back in the day, Metra riders could fortify themselves after an arduous day at the office in what was known as a bar car. Those havens were gradually decommissioned but some passengers haven’t ...

Next time you hop on Metra, you may not need to stop for that cup of coffee before you board. Metra is considering reviving an old concept with a new flair — a café car. Just about every day, people ...

Metra will begin testing its new cafe car prototype on select routes next week. It plans to give free snacks and iced coffees to riders who offer feedback on the service. Workers gutted the second ...

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