Metra has announced that it will add additional trains on multiple lines this weekend ahead of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race in downtown.
The races, which will take place Saturday and Sunday around Chicago’s Grant Park, will bring thousands of people into the city, and officials with the agency say that Metra trains will be available to help in that process.also be added on the Union Pacific West lineRegularly scheduled trains will operate on all other lines. There is no service on the North Central, Southwest Service and Heritage Corridor lines on weekends, according to the agency.
The NASCAR Chicago Street Race is more than a race; it’s an adrenaline-filled event brimming with purpose, passion, and community. Naturally, the U.S. Army will be part of the celebrations. Those seeking to take the Metra to the NASCAR race will have the option of purchasing single-day or weekend passes. Single-day passes are $7 and are designed for those age 11 and older, while children ride for free with a fare paying adult. Weekend passes, good for both Saturday and Sunday, cost $10.As the agency typically does with large-scale events, alcohol will be prohibited on trains on both Saturday and Sunday.
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