Metra Shows Off New Battery-Powered Train at Chicago Conference

Metra shows off new battery-powered train at Chicago conference

Metra is showing off a new battery-powered train at the American Public Transportation Association conference at Chicago's McCormick Place.

APTA 2026 TRANSform & EXPO Kicks Off in Chicago

Chicago, I.L., Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) kicked off the APTA 2026 TRANSform Conference & EXPO in Chicago. The event runs through October 7 and brings together public transportation leaders, policymakers, suppliers,…

From the Show Floor: What’s Happening at APTA TRANSform & EXPO 2026

Follow the latest product launches, partnerships, technology updates, and transit industry announcements coming out of APTA TRANSform & EXPO in Chicago.

Stadler, Metra to present new battery-electric FLIRT at APTA EXPO 2026

The new FLIRT aims to help modernize service by creating a way for battery-electric trains to be implemented without a complete rail upgrade.