Proposed Fare Increase Effective July 1, 2018

May 15, 2018

Posted March 23, 2018

The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) held five public hearings in April 2018 to gather comment on a proposed across the board fare increase of 5% rounded to the nearest quarter ($0.25). If approved, the new fares would take effect on July 1, 2018 for the South Shore Line rail passenger service including July monthly tickets. The new fares would apply to all stations but Hegewisch. Metra controls Hegewisch fares and approved an increase effective February 1, 2018.

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SSL Accommodates Large Group Travel

May 2, 2018

Accommodating Large Group Travel
Schools and other organizations have traditionally booked trips to Chicago utilizing the South Shore Line. Our access to museums and the Art Institute makes the railroad both convenient and affordable for group outings. These trips offer many passengers, perhaps for the first time, an opportunity to ride the train and learn firsthand about the benefits of public transportation.

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SSL Temporary Busing Service Advisory

April 18, 2018

Temporary busing to occur between Carroll Ave. and South Bend Airport stations April 23-27 and April 30-May 4, 2018. 

The South Shore Line plans to periodically bus weekday (Monday-Friday) passengers between Carroll Ave. and the South Bend Airport while we upgrade our track and segments of overhead wire between Michigan City and South Bend. 

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South Shore Lines Launches ETA Train Tracker System

April 13, 2018

The South Shore Line (SSL) announced on Friday, April 13, that it will be launching a new train tracker application. The train tracker, housed on the SSL website and app, will allow riders to track train locations in real time.

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South Shore Line Bikes on Trains Program Returns April 1st

March 29, 2018

It’s that time of year again, when riding your bike to work is made possible with the South Shore Line’s (SSL) Bikes on Trains program! This program is offered on two morning and evening rush-hour weekday trains in addition to select weekend trains. 

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Spring Break 2018: Chicago Adventure Seeker Play-cation

March 14, 2018

Are you an adventurer at heart? Let the South Shore Line be your ride to some heart pounding fun!  And, with our kids ride free spring break promotion running from March 24-April 7 where up to 3 kids under 14 ride free on all South Shore Line trains, your adrenaline rush is more affordable than ever!

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