Is the Rock Island Line run by Metra?
For a short time, service on the line was run by Chicago & North Western but eventually the RTA and then Metra started running it. Rock Island timetables are “Rocket Red” for the Rock Island’s Rocket trains.
How much does it cost to ride Metra with kids?
Family Fares. On weekends and select holidays, kids ride FREE with Metra’s Family Fares. Up to three children age 11 and under ride free with each fare-paying adult. Purchase a ticket or use your Monthly Pass or 10-Ride Ticket as the adult fare. The $10 Weekend Pass can also be used as the adult fare.
When was the Rock Island train station built?
The branch was completed in 1870, but even before then the appeal of train service was spurring development in the area. The Chicago Fire of 1871 burned down the Rock Island line’s LaSalle Street Station (the present station is the fifth at that site).
Who is the CEO of the Metra company?
“Since expanding our schedules in July, we’ve been monitoring on-time performance as well as customer response,” said Metra Executive Director/CEO Jim Derwinski. “My Metra wants to be a service that responds to its customers’ needs for convenience, reliability and safety.
How long do Metra round trip plus tickets last?
Available in the Ventra app only. Round Trip Plus tickets are valid for 90 days including the day of purchase, and they are not refundable. As a special promotion during the COVID pandemic and recovery, Metra is offering a $10 All-Day Pass good for unlimited rides on any and all Metra lines all day until 3 a.m. the next morning.
How much does it cost to ride Metra on Saturday?
The $7 Saturday or Sunday Day Pass is good for unlimited rides on either Saturday or Sunday. In addition, the $10 Weekend Pass (available on the Ventra app only) is good for unlimited rides on both weekend days. Either pass can be used in conjunction with Metra’s Family Fares.
How do I show my Metra ticket on my phone?
The crew will ask you to show them the activated ticket on your phone’s screen and then tap the screen; when you do, a pattern will appear over the ticket that will verify that the ticket is valid. If you navigate away from the ticket or the app, you can quickly show it again by tapping “Show” in the “Metra Tickets” section of the home screen.