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.