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Metra Proposes 2026 Budget With 13%–15% Fare Hike, Service Maintained for Next Year

The proposal follows an RTA revision to a smaller regional shortfall as federal relief wanes late in 2026.

Amtrak Begins Multi-Year East River Tunnel Repairs, Closing First Tube