Hammond Gateway Parking Lot March 29 – 31, 2026

March 27, 2026
Passengers are advised that the western parking lot at Hammond Gateway will be closed for a special event Sunday, March 29, through Tuesday, March 31, 2026.  Between March 29-31, passengers should utilize the Hammond Gateway eastern parking lot or additional overflow lots. All other parking in the Hammond Gateway western lot will be prohibited during
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South Shore Line Schedule Revision March 31, 2026

March 27, 2026
 As a result of the capital improvements made to the South Shore Line infrastructure by the West Lake Project and commencement of Monon Corridor service, SSL is pleased to implement a new train schedule, effective Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Please click here to view the full Monon Corridor and Lakeshore Corridor train service. South Shore
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Monon Corridor Service Commencement March 31, 2026

March 27, 2026
The South Shore Line is pleased to announce the completion of the West Lake Corridor project line extension and the long-awaited opening of train service on the Monon Corridor. Along with the opening of the new line, the South Shore Line will be implementing a new train schedule effective Tuesday, March 31, 2026. This new
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Chicago Fire FC Match April 4

March 26, 2026
To accommodate passengers attending the Chicago Fire FC match taking place at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Soldier Field, the South Shore Line plans to stop select trains at Metra’s 18th Street Station, which connects passengers directly to the Soldier Field entrance via a pedestrian walkway. As 18th St. Station is not a
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Board Meeting Notice: Monday March 30, 2026

March 25, 2026
Executive Session – 10:00 A.M. The Board of Trustees of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District will meet in Executive Session on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the Administrative Office of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, 33 East U.S. Hwy. 12, Chesterton, Indiana. Pursuant to Resolution 21-10,
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Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo Extra Service

March 23, 2026
To accommodate passengers attending theChicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2)taking place March 27-29, 2026, at McCormick Place, the South Shore Line will be offering extra train service on Saturday, March 28. As McCormick Place is not a scheduled stop, passengers traveling to C2E2 should purchase tickets for Museum Campus. MCCORMICK PLACE SERVICE:Please click herefor special
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Final Letter From South Shore Line President Michael Noland

March 13, 2026
March 13, 2026 Dear South Shore Line Riders, Sunday, March 15th,is my last day leading the South Shore Line (SSL). I am retiring after 43 years in the railroad industry.Working on the South Shore Line over the past 12 yearshasbeen the highlight of my career, andI’mleaving at a time when I amvery excitedabout therailroad’sfuture. I
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Service Advisory: Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 

March 13, 2026
 To accommodate passengers attending the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) taking place March 27-29, 2026, at McCormick Place, the South Shore Line will be offering extra service and select train stops at McCormick Place Station on March 27, 28, & 29. As McCormick Place is not a scheduled stop, passengers traveling to C2E2 should
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