The South Shore plans to provide substitute bus service between South Bend and Carroll Ave. in Michigan City beginning Sunday, December 18 through at least WB Train 14 on Monday, December 19 in response to frigid temperatures forecast.
December 16, 2016
The NICTD Board unanimously approved a resolution today endorsing the Hammond Alternative Option 2 as the staff recommended Locally Preferred Alternative subject to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) public review period commencing on December 16, 2016 and ending on February 3, 2017. To review the DEIS or to learn more about the comment process visit the West Lake Project website at http://www.nictdwestlake.com/index.html
December 15, 2016
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) as project sponsor to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and Section 4 (f) Evaluation pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act for the West Lake Corridor Project.
The DEIS evaluated an extension of the South Shore Line between the Munster/Dyer area and Metra’s Millennium Station in Downtown Chicago. The DEIS documents the benefits and impacts of the alternatives considered and is available on the Project website www.nictdwestlake.com for public comment and review, from December 16, 2016 to February 3, 2017.
November 30, 2016
Experience the magic of the season at some of the most anticipated events along the South Shore Line from South Bend to Chicago. To ensure we provide the best experience possible to our riders this holiday season, we will be offering additional Eastbound trains and have made our holiday train and ticket office schedules available in advance. Please see the announcement below for more information.
November 21, 2016
This week kicks off the holiday season along the South Shore Line! Experience the magic of the season at some of the most anticipated events like the annual Chicago Tree Lighting Ceremony in Millennium Park, the traditional German Christkindlmarket in the Chicago Loop, and ice skating in Millennium Park.
November 16, 2016
During the fall season it is necessary to increase car and wheel maintenance.
November 15, 2016
Certain changes had to be made with regard to the radio frequency used for our free on board WiFi.
November 13, 2016
Autumn can be one of the most visually spectacular seasons of the year as leaves turn every shade of color. While you may be stuck raking them on crisp autumn days; they present a different type of challenge to railroads.
November 11, 2016
The CSX is renewing their grade crossing on Hohman Ave. in Hammond immediately south of South Shore’s Hammond Station. The work will begin on November 12 and conclude on or before November 27. The CSX crossing will be closed to all traffic.