Short-term busing between Metra’s 18th Street Station and Millennium Station due to Metra construction December 7-8, and 14-15, 2024

South Shore Line passengers traveling to and from downtown Chicago are advised busing substitution will be in place between Metra’s 18th Street Station and Millennium Station throughout the weekends of Dec. 7-8 and Dec. 14-15, 2024. During this time, Westbound trains will disembark at 18th Street Station, and passengers will board buses to Millennium Station.

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Board Meeting Notice – November 25, 2024

November 25, 202410:30am CST Dial 1-312-626-6799Webinar ID 881 8729 1474Passcode: 347987 MEETING NOTICE Monday, November 25, 2024 Executive Session – 10:00 A.M. The Board of Trustees of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District will meet in Executive Session on Monday, November 25. 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the Administrative Office of

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Bears 18th St. Service 11/24/24

In order to accommodate passengers attending the Chicago Bears vs. Vikings home game at noon on Sunday, Nov. 24, 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 regularly scheduled

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Service Advisory – November 2024 Holiday Service

Kick off the holiday season along the South Shore Line! Experience the magic of the season at some of the most anticipated events like the spectacular Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade (Nov. 23), the annual Chicago Tree Lighting Ceremony (Nov. 22) and the traditional German Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza (open Nov. 22-Dec. 24). Please see details below for information on November

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Letter From South Shore Line President Mike Noland

November 7, 2024 Dear South Shore Line Riders, For many of us, the turning of the leaves is a glorious time of the year here in northwest Indiana, as the changing colors of the trees are truly magnificent. For railroads such as ours, however, the fall represents an annual challenge to train operations and equipment

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South Shore Line News

Hegewisch – East Chicago busing cancellation: Oct. 17, 2024

South Shore Line passengers are advised that temporary overnight busing between Hegewisch and East Chicago stations has been canceled as of tonight, Oct. 17, 2024. The busing substitution, previously scheduled for the overnight hours through tomorrow morning, Oct. 18, has concluded. Regularly scheduled train service has returned between Hegewisch and East Chicago for weekday EB

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South Shore Line announces new Hammond Gateway Station to open October 18

South Shore Line is pleased to announce the new Hammond Gateway Station will open and become operational for train service effective Friday, October 18th, 2024. Beginning October 18th, passengers previously utilizing the Hammond Station will begin boarding and detraining all South Shore Line trains out of Hammond Gateway, located at 4530 Sheffield Ave. Please see

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Van Buren Street Station Temporary Platform: Oct. 14-27, 2024

South Shore Line westbound passengers destined for Van Buren St. Station are advised they will begin utilizing a temporary platform at Van Buren St. beginning Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, through Oct. 27, 2024. The temporary platform will be in use while one of Metra’s four tracks is taken out of service to accommodate a joint

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