Holcomb signs bill to double track South Shore Line

A bill to help fund improvements to the South Shore Line is moving forward. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) visited Michigan City today to sign the bill. When the project is done, travel times from South Bend to Chicago will be a lot shorter The improvement project would double track the line from Michigan City to Gary. That's just 17 miles, but it'll make your trip from here South Bend to Chicago much shorter. Community leaders say you could be in downtown Chicago in just 90 minutes. "We're not just looking at Chicago. Chicago was looking at us right now, and I can tell you were on very good soil,” Holcomb said.

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Holcomb sees bright future for Northwest Indiana

MUNSTER — Gov. Eric Holcomb sees unlimited potential for business and residential growth in Northwest Indiana so long as leaders and communities continue working together. The Republican declared Thursday that no place in the state is as well positioned to attract the people and companies that are shaping the future, thanks to the Region's proximity to Chicago and its location in a state with low taxes and a low cost of living. "You're undoubtedly a powerhouse," Holcomb said. "I would love to bring 5 million Hoosiers up to the Region and show them the beaches, show them the scenery and show them how close to the world that their marketplace is."

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NICTD Fares to Increase on July 1, 2017

In May 2016 the NICTD Board approved an across-the-board 2.5% per year capital fare increase to take effect on July 1, 2016 and July 1, 2017.  Click here to view fares effective July 1, 2017 including July monthly fares.

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