Rail-service Cut Request Rejected

January 24, 1988

Metra officials have rejected a proposal by the Burlington Northern that would have eliminated rail service during nonrush hours at four west suburban stations. The railroad`s plan to curb service at the lightly used Clyde, Harlem Avenue, Stone Avenue and Fairview Avenue stations prompted opposition by riders, and ``our job is to make customers happy, not angry,`` Christopher Knapton, a Metra spokesman, said Friday. The Burlington operates passenger trains under a ``purchase of service`` agreement with Metra, the Regional Transportation Authority`s commuter rail arm.