Service Advisory: Hammond Station – October 2024

TheSouth Shore Line advises passengers that effective at 3 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, the platform on Track #1 (the south platform nearest the parking lot) at the Hammond train station will be permanently closed. In addition, the SSL will be single-tracking over a 5-mile corridor in this area in order to complete the

Read More

Chicago Marathon Extra Service: October 13, 2024

Calling allBank of America Chicago Marathonrunners 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. SUNDAY, OCT. 13:Extra trains for Bank of America Chicago Marathon: The South Shore Line

Read More

Chicago Marathon McCormick Place Service: October 11-12, 2024

Calling allBank of America Chicago Marathonrunners 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. FRIDAY, OCT. 11:Bank of America Chicago Marathon Health & Fitness Expo and Packet Pick-Up:

Read More

Letter From South Shore Line President Mike Noland

September 20, 2024 Good afternoon, South Shore Line riders. This is my 9th and final of the series of bi-weekly update letters regarding the launch of our new service following the completion of the Double Track project in mid-May of this year. First, I offer a huge thank you to all our riders who have

Read More

South Shore Line announces newly approved Quiet Zone in Michigan City, Indiana

As the Double Track Northwest Indiana Project nears completion this spring, it is important to note the major safety improvements now present in Michigan City. Prior to the project, the train traversed 10th and 11th Street without gates, bells or flashers. As part of the Double Track project, 20 rail-roadway at-grade crossings were permanently closed.

Read More
South Shore Line News

Temporary Busing Miller-Dune Park Stations: Sept. 23-27, 2024

In order to accommodate INDOT bridge construction near South Shore Line tracks in Portage, the SSL will provide busing substitution for eastbound train passengers between 9 p.m. – 3 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, through Friday, Sept. 27, at Miller, Portage/Ogden Dunes, and Dune Park stations. The temporary busing includes the following trains: Buses will arrive

Read More

Service Advisory – International Manufacturing Technology Show

Sept. 9-14, 2024   To accommodate passengers attending theInternational Manufacturing Technology Showtaking place Sept. 9-14, 2024, at McCormick Place, the South Shore Line will be offering select train stops at McCormick Place Station. The following weekday trains will make special flag stops at McCormick Place Sept. 9-13, 2024: The following weekend trains will make special flag

Read More

Letter From South Shore Line President Mike Noland

September 6, 2024 Dear South Shore Line Riders, We are now two weeks into the schedule revision that we implemented on August 20th, and I am happy to report that we have seen substantial improvement in the operation of our service. While our overall on-time performance is not yet up to our expectations, we are

Read More