As the extreme cold rolls, Metra is reducing its schedules, with less trains on all lines on Friday.

Level of service on most lines will be similar to that offered on Saturdays or Sundays, Metra said.

There might be speed restrictions due to the cold, and “extra personnel will be deployed … to address mechanical and track ...

Metra announced today that with severe cold forecast for the Chicago region, Metra has decided to operate reduced schedules ...

Metra will be operating its popular Holiday Trains—specially decorated trains filled with holiday characters—on five rail lines this December. Tickets for the trains will go on sale at noon on Nov. 17 ...