Metra to celebrate 40th anniversary with free ride offer
CHICAGO — The city’s commuter rail system will begin celebrating its 40th anniversary next month with a host of activities, including a full weekend of free rides.
Metra claims June 8 as its official “birthday,” being the date in 1984 when the board of the newly formed Commuter Rail Division met for the first time. The system adopted the Metra name a year later.
Metra officials announced the following activities to celebrate the 40th anniversary:
Monday, June 3: Metra will ask its riders to share their favorite memories about riding Metra on social media
Tuesday, June 4: Customer Appreciation Day – Metra will hand out a gift, including coupons from local businesses, to riders at downtown stations while supplies last
Wednesday, June 5: Metra will ask travel buddies to share photos of themselves on social media
Thursday, June 6: Metra’s “Throwback Thursday” will include 80s trivia on social media
Friday, June 7: Metra will ask riders to share their favorite travel destinations on social media
Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9: Travel on Metra will be completely free for all riders
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Metra says its also created a museum in a railcar that will travel to downtown stations later this summer. Information on that and additional 40th anniversary events will be announced at a later date, a statement from the agency said.
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