Tinley Park Wants Express Metra Service during Morning, Afternoon Rush

Tinley Park officials are making a push for Metra to set commuter express service into Chicago’s financial district during morning and afternoon rush hours, Chicago Tribune reports.

In a written request to Regional Transportation Authority chairman Kirk Dillard, officials suggested Metra add the express option, which is similar to service provided on other suburban rail lines, according to the report.

Tinley Park has two stops on the Rock Island line. Currently, a trip from the LaSalle Street station takes 57 minutes—but an express trip could zip commuters from Chicago out to Tinley in 35 minutes, said Economic and Commercial Commission member Curt Fiedler.

Commission Chairman Marty Ward and Mayor Ed Zabrocki also signed the request.

Other Metra lines currently offering an express service include: the Burlington Northern Santa Fe line, which serves Aurora, Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Lisle and Naperville, and the Metra Electric line serving the south suburbs, according to the report.

>>via Chicago Tribune