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For years, Metra's bar cars gave commuters the chance to wind down and enjoy one another's company after a grueling day at the office. But that changed in 2008 when the commuter transit agency stopped ...

Next time you hop on Metra, you may not need to stop for that cup of coffee before you board. Metra is considering reviving an old concept with a new flair — a café car. Just about every day, people ...

Metra unveiled a prototype for their Cafe Car that will rotate across the busiest train lines this fall as the transportation agency asks riders for feedback on the design. The car will debut on Metra ...