Metra is considering reviving an old concept with a new flair — a café car. Just about every day, people are seen running late for a train because they stood in line for a cup of java first.

Nostalgic for bar cars? Metra may introduce ‘café cars’ Metra crews created a prototype “café car,” that debuted in June for a Commuter Coffee Rave at the LaSalle Street Station.

Metra access will last until 3 a.m. the following day, while CTA and Pace access will last for 24 hours from the time of the first ride. The pass will be accessible from the Ventra app for those ...

Metra is considering the idea of new café cars, but it's unclear whether they'll serve alcohol like the old bar cars once did. Why it matters: The move could help rebuild ridership as public ...

Metra expects full-scale delivery of the railcars will begin in 2027 and continue through 2029. Metra spokesman Michael Gillis previously said the cars “are not an off-the-shelf design, and ...

Metra says inbound trains will also be affected. Metra says trains 308, 392, 316, 320, 322, 324, 326, 330, and 334 will not operate.. Passengers may board trains 310, 312, 314, 318, and 338.