Metra staffing up for expected increase in commuting

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Metra rail service during the pandemic, in 2020. Photo credit Getty Images

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) — Metra plans to hire more than 100 people as the commuter rail system prepares for customers to return.

Metra spokesperson Meg Reile on Tuesday said the agency needs what she calls "behind-the-scenes" workers. These include employees who clean the rail cars or inspect them.

“Basically, working and restoring the system,” Reile said. “We haven’t filled some jobs during the pandemic, and now’s the time to start filling them so that we’re ready to go.”

For more information about the jobs or to apply, go to the careers section at metrarail.com.

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