The city's first modern light-rail system would run in dedicated lanes on city streets with priority at traffic signals.

That incarnation lasted until 1983, when Amtrak took over the operation. For a decade, Union Station hosted only Amtrak’s version of the California Zephyr, but different trains eventually came. Today, ...

Chicago's eastern boundary is formed by Lake ... the Loop refers to a group of high-rise buildings within a rectangular loop of elevated train tracks, hence its name. As the city's central ...

After several years of decline, the population is increasing, helped by immigration, while outbound migration slows.

Two separate fires made the commute through downtown Los Angeles a messy one on Monday morning, with Metro rail service in the area disrupted and officials urging drivers to avoid the area.

Metra is considering renaming its lines in the Chicago area. The rail agency has released a survey to gauge public feedback ...

Metra is considering renaming its lines in the Chicago area. The rail agency has released a survey ... or their location in a historic corridor. On maps, signs, and timetables, each line uses ...

The 10th longest route in the Southwest network from LaGuardia is the 725-mile, one-hour and 50-minute flight to Chicago Midway . Midway International Airport serves as one of Southwest's primary hubs ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was killed after being hit by a CTA Blue Line train Sunday night, Chicago police said. The incident occurred at about 9:06 p.m. at the Western Avenue platform on the Forest ...

The Metro Transit “user experience” is improving, especially for those who keep up with technology like mobile apps.

Julie Averbach has written a book celebrating the displays, the murals and the installations at the grocery store chain.

local officials and transit experts are on alert to understand how or if Metro will be affected, as the city waits for millions of allocated dollars to expand the rail lines, as well as an answer ...