Metra to extend service to Rockford by 2027

I would not assume the IRM circuits being tied in. That brings a whole new level of cost and oversight the museum doesn't want to incur. They're a four month operation and that's a 365 day obligation.

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Zanperk wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 9:09 pmI assume IRM crossings would be tied into the circuits at aligned crossings.

Both Olsen and Seeman roads show up as two dots on their interactive map.

Is it true that a stop will be added at IRM?

It is certainly been discussed and acknowledged.

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superbad wrote: ↑Wed Jun 05, 2024 7:57 am Is it true that a stop will be added at IRM?

This calls for dual mode power so they can run under 600v wire through Union IL.

I don't have time to look for the article,but I picked up on something about property values in Rockford doubling since Metra announced they are going there by 2027. Is this true?

Doubtful, but I'd love to see the source.

Housing runs about $185/square foot and up in the outer suburbs (e.g. Huntley, Crystal Lake), and closer to $200 in Lake County and highly-sought places like Aurora/Naperville.

In Rockford, it's closer to $100/square foot. Doubling sounds like a bit of a fantasy.

superbad wrote: ↑Mon Sep 09, 2024 10:53 amI don't have time to look for the article,but I picked up on something about property values in Rockford doubling since Metra announced they are going there by 2027. Is this true?

Record prices, but not doubled:

https://www.rockrivercurrent.com/2024/0 ... ght-month/