Northeast Illinois Railroad Co
Chicago, IL Doing business as Metra Metropolitan Rail
- UEI
- QNMFBR7SVDB1
- CAGE
- 4U6J5
- Primary NAICS
- 485112 Commuter Rail Systems
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- U.S. Government Entity
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 547 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
- Website
- metra.com
- Founded
- 1984
- Employees
- 1K-5K
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1B-$10B
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Transportation
- Road & Rail
- Ground Transportation
- SIC code
- 41 Local & Interurban Passenger Transit
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract awards
Grant awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant subawards
| Prime recipient | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not on record | IL-2022-038 | $336,000 |
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About the company
Northeast Illinois Railroad Co, doing business as Metra Metropolitan Rail, is a local government-owned transit authority providing commuter rail services in the six-county Chicago metropolitan region. Registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM) since August 2007, Metra operates as a public transportation entity serving the greater Chicago area. Through federal grant awards, Metra primarily receives funding to support infrastructure maintenance, transportation system improvements, accessibility upgrades, and fleet modernization for its regional commuter rail network.
Metra has consistently received federal grants from multiple agencies, primarily the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), focusing on critical infrastructure and service improvement projects. These grants cover a wide range of activities, including rail car and locomotive upgrades, right-of-way and infrastructure maintenance, station accessibility improvements, and emission reduction initiatives. Recent notable grants include a $183.8 million Federal Transit Formula Grant for comprehensive system rehabilitation, a $36 million grant to purchase battery electric trainsets for the Rock Island Line, and several grants aimed at Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance at various stations. The organization has also received COVID-19 related operating assistance grants and funding for zero-emission vehicle replacements. Grants typically target improving service reliability, reducing maintenance backlogs, enhancing passenger experience, and promoting environmentally sustainable transportation solutions across the Chicago metropolitan area.
Quick answers
Is Northeast Illinois Railroad Co registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Northeast Illinois Railroad Co's SAM.gov registration is active through May 7, 2027.
What is Northeast Illinois Railroad Co's CAGE code?
Northeast Illinois Railroad Co's CAGE code is 4U6J5, and its Unique Entity ID (UEI) is QNMFBR7SVDB1.
What is Northeast Illinois Railroad Co's most recent federal award?
Northeast Illinois Railroad Co's most recent federal grant award is Transit security grant program (EMW2025RA05013), from FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards, on September 1, 2025.
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- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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