Commuter Ops

Metra today unveiled a $1.1 billion budget for 2026 that includes an RTA-mandated fare increase and other measures to cover a projected $68 million shortfall, but no service cuts will be needed. It also proposed a $575.3 million capital plan that continues major investment in bridges, stations, and new and rehabilitated rolling stock.

https://www.metra.com/newsroom/proposed-2026-budget-includes-fare-increase?fbclid=Iwb21leANW0YdjbGNrA1bRg2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEev9TbDV37JV7h-3lWE7F8-bXbo_N9Qbg8cpIiEzJjK9lcaFds_iAPwutd8JM_aem_tVu22oDMGh1PJzNadR-nQQ