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Metra Rehabs Train Cars, Adds Outlets

New cars will be fitted with electrical outlets, upgraded seats and working doors and toilets, according to a Tribune report.

Going mobile on Metra is going to become a lot easier these days. The Chicago Tribune reports Metra has currently refurbished 40 older cars, with 60 more planned for completion by the end of the year and a grand total 176 to be completed by 2016.

Some of the new features include:

  • Working toilets
  • New sliding doors 
  • Restored air conditioning
  • 19 electrical outlets available on the lower level
  • Wheelchair lifts
  • Message Signs
  • Improved intercoms

According to the article, rehabbing each car costs approximately $650,000—which is funded by $115 million from the federal government. 

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There's no mention of how the rehabbed cars will be distributed amongst the various Metra lines.

Will these changes affect the likelihood of you traveling via Metra?

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