South Shore Line Reaffirms Commitment to Safety Enhancements at Hegewisch Station

February 3, 2026
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) recently completed a diagnostic study of the Hegewisch Station pedestrian crossings with participation from the Illinois Commerce Commission and Federal Railroad Administration. The diagnostic study recommended the installation of active warning devices as a safety enhancement and additional safeguard. The pedestrian crossings at the Hegewisch platforms are safe
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NICTD Board Meeting Notice: January 26, 2026

January 22, 2026
Executive Session – 9:30 A.M. The Board of Trustees of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District will meet in Executive Session on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 9:30 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 Auto Show Feb. 7-16, 2026

January 20, 2026
To accommodate passengers attending theChicago Auto Show, the South Shore Line will be offering select weekday and weekend train stops at McCormick Place throughout the duration of the show. Passengers destined for the Auto Show should purchase tickets utilizing Museum Campus, as McCormick Place is not a regularly scheduled stop. Please note on Presidents’ Day,
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NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION: Friday, January 16, 2026 1:00 P.M. (CENTRAL TIME)

January 13, 2026
The Board of Trustees of the Northern Indiana Commuter TransportationDistrict will meet in Executive Session on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. atthe law office of Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District’scounsel, Harris, Welsh & Lukmann at 107 Broadway, Chesterton,Indiana. Pursuant to Resolution 21-10, members of the Board of Trusteesand necessary staff may participate in
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Bears vs. Packers Playoff Service Jan. 10, 2026

January 6, 2026
To accommodate passengers attending the NFC North Champion Chicago Bears vs. Packers football game at 7pm on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, the South Shore Line will stop select trains at Metra’s 18th Street Station, which connects passengers directly to the Soldier Field entrance via a pedestrian walkway. As 18thSt. Station is not a regularly scheduled stop, SSL
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Notice of Executive Session: January 2, 2026

January 2, 2026
The Board of Trustees of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District willmeet in Executive Session on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the President’sConference Room of the Administrative Office of the Northern Indiana CommuterTransportation District, 33 East U.S. Hwy. 12, Chesterton, Indiana. Pursuant toResolution 21-10, members of the Board of Trustees and necessary
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