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Happy 40th Birthday, Metra!
Written by Marybeth Luczak, Executive Editor![(Image Courtesy of Metra)](https://www.railwayage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/metralead.png)
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Chicago’s Metra on June 3 kicked off its 40th anniversary celebration with a week of activities, including a free weekend for riders June 8-9, as well as a special edition of its quarterly magazine.