South Shore Line Holiday Schedule, Kids Ride Free

December 10, 2025
To ensure the South Shore Line provides the best experience possible to riders this holiday season, passengers are advised the 2025 holiday train service is available below: Kids Ride Free, all trains To say Happy Holidays and take advantage of local school breaks, SSL will expand for a limited time its Kids Ride Free program
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NICTD Board Meeting Notice: Executive Session Wednesday, December 17, 2025

December 8, 2025
The Board of Trustees of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District will meet in Executive Session on Wednesday December 17, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. in the President’s Conference 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, members of the Board
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Emergency Preparedness Drill: December 10, 2025

December 8, 2025
As part of its ongoing commitment to safety, the South Shore Line announces it will host an emergency preparedness drill on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, on the Monon (West Lake) Corridor. The federally mandated drill is a key component in the SSL’s continuing efforts to familiarize first responders with railroad crisis response procedures. It is
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Board Meeting Notice: November 24, 2025

November 20, 2025
Executive Session – 9:30 A.M. The Board of Trustees of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District will meet in Executive Session on Monday, November 24, 2025, 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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Service Advisory: November 2025 Holiday Service

November 18, 2025
Kick off the holiday season along the South Shore Line! Experience the magic of the season at some of the most anticipated events like the spectacular Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade (Nov. 22), the annual Chicago Tree Lighting Ceremony (Nov. 21) and the traditional German Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza (open Nov. 21-Dec. 24). Please see details below for information
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Letter From South Shore Line President Michael Noland

November 7, 2025
November 7, 2025 Dear South Shore Line Riders, Last fall, I wrote to you about the challenges we were facing with “slippery rail” conditions along the South Shore Line during the autumn season here in northwest Indiana. At that time, we were experiencing extensive delays due to the impact of wheel slip, causing flat spots
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Conclusion: Temporary Overnight Busing, Miller – Dune Park Nov. 5, 2025

November 5, 2025
UPDATE: Temporary overnight busing for eastbound passengers onTr 33, Tr 133, Tr 35 & Tr 101between Miller, Portage/Ogden Dunes, and Dune Park has concluded ahead of schedule, effective today, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. Regular train service has been restored for Tr 33, Tr 133, Tr 35 & Tr 101. We thank passengers for their patience.
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