Project Management Oversight (PMO) Capital Projects
The RTA is responsible for ensuring that the Service Boards are spending capital funds and managing their capital projects effectively and efficiently. The RTA conducts periodic project reviews with Service Board project managers to ensure that capital projects are being implemented according to scope, on schedule, within budget and according to established project management guidelines.
Each project listed below is being actively monitored by RTA’s PMO team. Reporting data is provided that includes, Project Start Date, Project End Date, Budget Status, Schedule Status and Current Activities. These projects are also part of the overall Regional Capital Program which can be viewed separately here.
PMO also produces semi-annual reports that cover all projects that are being monitored. These reports can be found on the Project Management Oversight site. The latest report is the June 2025 Project Management Oversight report.
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| + | Metra | CREATE - 75th CIP Rock Island District Connection | Track & Structure | Rail | $6,518,000 | $6,518,000 | Behind Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project will provide engineering for the 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project (CIP) that will relieve rail congestion by separating freight and passenger rail lines in the City of Chicago. The eventual construction phases will construct a flyover to connect Metra Southwest Service (SWS) to the Rock Island (RID) Line at 73rd Street. Constructing the project will eliminate a major conflict point between Metra and freight trains, and train idling will be reduced. This funding represents Metra’s contribution to the project, other project partners within CREATE will contribute additional funding.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The design development is advancing to 90%. Coordination with a Norfolk Southern project is ongoing. Work is progressing on Right-of-Way assessment and property acquisition assessment. There was also an executed change order to add a pedestrian tunnel for the project. Finally, the Forest Hill Flyover construction work continued during this reporting period.
Last Updated 06.10.2025 |
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| + | Metra | 95th Street Station CSU | Stations & Passenger Facilities | Rail | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | Behind Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project will fund the rehabilitation of the 95th Street / Chicago State University Station on the Metra Electric Line in Chicago. The project elements may include the replacement and/or rehabilitation of station platforms, new lighting, rehabilitation of the headhouse, repair or replacement of roofs, installation of warming shelters, new platform amenities, and other related work. The project may also include wayfinding signage or other station identifiers. A new tunnel entrance will be added and parking facility upgrades will be completed. The station will be made fully accessible with the addition of elevators.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The demolition of the existing telephone exchange building has been completed, and the debris has been taken off site. Construction fencing has been installed to ensure safety on the project site and prepping to perform work for the demolition of the stairs and head slab. Permitting issues continued throughout this reporting period and the contractor.
Last Updated 09.12.2025 |
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| + | Metra | CREATE EW-2 Bridge Lift | Track & Structure | Rail | $4,600,000 | $4,600,000 | Behind Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project involves lifting a bridge between 78th Street and 79th Street on Metra’s Rock Island Line. The bridge spans over three sets of railroad tracks owned by The Belt Railway of Chicago and Norfolk Southern in Chicago at milepost 8.7. This project is a necessary component of the new Auburn Park station project.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The design for the project has been completed. Metra advertised the construction procurement and received only one bid. The proposed cost exceeded the allocated construction budget for the project. Metra decided to re-design the project to reduce the risk of the potential contractor and attract more bids. A change order was issued to the designer. The re-design was completed, and a new procurement package has been developed and advertised and still waiting for bids to be received.
Last Updated 09.12.2025 |
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| + | Metra | Locomotive Rehab Units 100-149,215,216 | Rolling Stock | Rail | $4,225,000 | $6,225,000 | Behind Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
Life-extending rebuilds of diesel-electric locomotives used to pull or push commuter cars will be completed under this project. Project activities include but are not limited to overhauling traction motors and traction alternators, rebuilding turbo chargers, overhauling auxiliary generators and head-end power alternators, and other traction power components. Funds will be utilized for third-party contracts, material purchases, change orders and cost variances, force account charges, liens as required by FTA, as well as audit and oversight activities.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
The design development is advancing to 90%. Coordination with a Norfolk Southern project is ongoing. Work is progressing on Right-of-Way assessment and property acquisition assessment. There was also an executed change order to add a pedestrian tunnel for the project. Finally, the Forest Hill Flyover construction work continued during this reporting period.
Last Updated 09.12.2025 |
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| + | Metra | 115th St Station | Stations & Passenger Facilities | Rail | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project will provide design engineering funds for the 115th St. (Morgan Park) station on the Rock Island (RI) Line in the Morgan Park neighborhood of Chicago. A new station warming shelter will be constructed with distinctive architectural elements and materials that are appropriate for the historic neighborhood. The project scope includes parking lot renovations, ADA improvements, the installation of shelters, bicycle parking, and landscaping improvements. This is a multi-year project that will fund design engineering services and any environmental analyses as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
A Notice to Proceed for construction services has been issued in April 2025. The contractor is currently working on submittals and the permitting process.
Last Updated 09.12.2025 |
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| + | Metra | Vehicles & Equipment | Support Facilities & Equipment | Rail | $3,500,000 | $6,120,000 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project provides for the purchase of fleet vehicles and equipment utilized by Metra’s various departments to help service and maintain the system. This project includes, but is not limited to, vehicles used for supervision of fieldwork, small pickup trucks, construction equipment, and other vehicles. Project funds will replace and retire vehicles and equipment in Metra's current fleet that has surpassed its useful life.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
Procurement activities are in progress. Metra has completed the purchase and receipt of highway vehicles, service carts, electric vans, and heavy-duty stake bed trucks. Deliveries are ongoing for police K9 vehicles, police and service vehicles, police patrol trucks, and heavy-duty service vehicles for the Engineering Department. As of this reporting period, 74 vehicles have been received.
Last Updated 09.12.2025 |
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| + | Metra | Systemwide Yard Improvements | Support Facilities & Equipment | Rail | $3,482,000 | $3,482,000 | Behind Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project will provide design and construction funds for large-scale yard improvement projects at the various yards utilized by Metra. Sub-projects may include, but may not be limited to, the improvement or replacement of machines and equipment, upgrades to buildings and crew facilities, and the construction of new equipment and systems. Project activities may include, but are not limited to, HVAC and MEP system upgrades, securing hazardous and flammable materials, fire suppression system improvements, track renewal, new crosswalks, and yard platforms, replacing switch machines and components, and other activities. This project will allow for flexibility to implement high-priority yard improvements between districts that are integral to the continuation of Metra’s safe and reliable operations.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
Construction is complete for the new generator and UPS system at the Consolidated Control Facility, with environmental consulting services underway and BNSF access permit approval pending. Fox Lake cable reel and electrical components replacement is progressing, with construction management ongoing and a contract modification executed for bridge steel reinforcement. The Blue Island cable reels construction contract has been terminated, and a new scope is being prepared. Construction continues on the replacement of steam heating equipment at the 47th St. Coach & Diesel Shop. Installation of the air compressor system at the Rock Island 47th St. Yard is complete. Land surveying and utility mapping services for Metra’s centralized warehouse at Harvey are ongoing.
Last Updated 09.12.2025 |
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| + | Metra | Communication Systems Improvements | Support Facilities & Equipment | Rail | $3,100,000 | $4,600,000 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project will acquire new telecommunications network equipment to replace and upgrade aging, obsolete equipment. Improvements funded by this project include, but may not be limited to, UPS batteries, portable radios, conferencing equipment, and stainless steel cases for communications equipment.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
Metra began work on this project during this reporting period. The license for the dispatch console system was completed. Purchase orders are in process for various communications equipment including audio video conference room equipment.
Last Updated 09.12.2025 |
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| + | Metra | Randolph St Interlocking | Electrical, Signal & Communications | Rail | $2,775,000 | $2,775,000 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
This project will replace existing switches, switch cables, and track relays and cables on the Metra Electric Line at Millennium station in the lower Randolph St. interlocking, which are over 40+ years old and in constant need of repair.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
Metra continued work during this reporting period with cables and materials delivered and being installed as received. Metra continues to work and release purchase requisitions related to this project.
Last Updated 09.12.2025 |
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| + | Metra | Capital Delivery Support Contracts | Contingencies and Administration | Rail | $2,650,000 | $7,650,000 | On Schedule | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project DetailsDescription
The Site Surveying & Data Evaluation Services contract is intended to aid the Capital Delivery Department when surveying, initial site data collection, project closeout checks, or other similar type of work is requested for a new area, a new potential project is requested, or when new information arises in existing projects. Site surveys and data evaluation that will be provided by this contract will help to inform the Capital Delivery Department of the up-to-date information that is required for accurate cost estimating, accurate scoping, and improvements to project delivery. This funding also help streamline design engineering and NEPA compliance.
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^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group Current Status
Permit expeditor services continued during this reporting. Similarly, NEPA and surveying services continued during this reporting period. A contract was awarded for on-call land survey consulting services and tasks will continue to get assigned with task orders issued for 6 stations.
Last Updated 09.12.2025 |
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