Metra adds trains on 3 lines to meet ridership uptick By Sun-Times Media Wire Metra expands service on three lines Michael Gillis, Metra director of communications, talks about additions to their service and the recent uptick in ridership. CHICAGO - Trains will be added the BNSF, Milwaukee District North and North Central Service lines. On the BNSF Line to Aurora, two inbound and two outbound trains will be added and the schedules of two trains will be adjusted, Metra said in a statement. On the Milwaukee District North Line to Fox Lake, four new trains will be added to better accommodate reverse- and peak-commute needs, and the schedules of two outbound trains will be adjusted.