metra

Hello all, I like to monitor commuter trains (the Metra UP-North line). I know they use AAR channel 62, which is simplex, but I've noticed they are repeater antennas on the posts next to the metal boxes. Is there a channel to talk to train dispatch? Or is it for Metra Police? Thanks!

Greetings! I'm a novice when it comes to scanners and modern radio technology - so please bear with me. I'm playing around with a PRO-97 scanner - and have programmed it with the frequency as listed in the database here - 161.3400mhz. However I can't seem to pick up anything with it, even...