SSL Files Rating Applications for West Lake Corridor and NWI-Double Track Projects

The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD), operator of the South Shore Line, today announced that they have filed applications with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) seeking project ratings for both the West Lake Corridor and South Shore Line’s Double Track projects.  This infrastructure investment package totals over $977 million and represents the single largest investment in commuter rail in the South Shore’s history. 

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SSL Offering Free Rides To First Responders September 10-16

To show appreciation and say thank you for their service to the community, the South Shore Line (SSL) is inviting all first responders to ride the train free of charge on Sunday, Sept. 10, through Saturday, Sept. 16, on off-peak weekday and all weekend trains. 

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Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2017

Calling all Bank of America Chicago Marathon runners and observers: The South Shore Line invites you to leave your vehicle at one of our convenient stations in Indiana and take the South Shore Line to Chicago for all Bank of America Chicago Marathon events.

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FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE FOR NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL GAMES

The South Shore Line and South Bend Public Transportation Corporation (Transpo) are pleased to announce that they will once again offer FREE shuttle bus service between the Airport and Notre Dame Stadium for this year’s home football schedule.

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Service Advisory concerning Jazz Fest and Labor Day Holiday

Jazz Fest August 31 to September 3

  • August 31 and September 1:  We will operate a weekday train schedule
    • Bikes are permitted on WB Trains 6 and 106, and EB Trains 11 and 111
    • Alcohol is prohibited on all trains after 7:00 pm.  Glass bottles are prohibited at all times.
  • September 2-3:  We will operate a weekend/holiday train schedule
    • Bikes are permitted on all bike rack equipped trains.  For a list of weekend/holiday trains please click here
    • Alcohol is prohibited on all trains.  Glass bottles are prohibited at all times.

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Extra Service to Air & Water Show August 19-20

Extra Westbound Service to Millennium Station on Saturday & Sunday

The South Shore will operate an extra westbound train to Millennium Station for the Air & Water Show. This extra will depart on westbound Train 606’s (9:57 a.m.) time from Portage/Ogden Dunes making all regular stops to Chicago.

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Gary Metro Center Renovations to Impact Access to South Shore Platform

The Gary Public Transportation Corporation (GPTC) is beginning to renovate the Gary Metro Center.  As part of this work we were required to temporarily remove our Ticket Vending Machines located on the 2nd floor of the Metro Center.  We encourage South Shore passengers to use our convenient smartphone app as an easy to use alternative until the TVMs are reinstalled.  Passengers may also pay with cash ONLY on the train.

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