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Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD)

33 East U.S. Highway 12
Chesterton, IN 46304
United States
312.836.7000
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Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD)
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The South South Shore Line has been connecting Chicago, Gary, Michigan City, South Bend and everything in between since 1908.

Press Releases

Metropolitan Council
A rendering of the Hopkins station on the Southwest LRT route in Minnesota.
Two of the projects have Full Funding Grant Agreements in place while five projects are advancing towards readiness to receive a construction grant agreement.
Dec. 18, 2020
NICTD
Ssl Maskup Sign
The South Shore Line reports mask complaints have dramatically decreased following introduction of mask optional cars.
Sept. 30, 2020
The project will install a second mainline track to reduce travel time between northwest Indiana and Chicago.
Feb. 12, 2020
City of Valparaiso
The new shuttle service is free through Oct. 31.
The shuttle connects riders between the ChicaGo Dash parking lot and the Dune Park station in about half an hour.
Aug. 5, 2019

Articles

Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb cuts the ribbon on the NICTD Double Track Northwest Indiana project. The double track project will allow NICTD to run 14 additional weekday trains on the South Shore Line.
The 26.6 miles of new second track will allow the operation of an additional 14 weekday trains on the South Shore Line, which connects Northwest Indiana to Chicago.
May 14, 2024
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Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) is one of 32 commuter railroads operating in the U.S. NICTD President and Chairman of the Commuter Rail Coalition Mike Noland testified before the House T&I Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials on April 17.
When the new federal excess liability cap number is published in early 2026, commuter railroads will have 30 days to acquire the additional coverage or likely face suspension ...
April 23, 2024
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NICTD secured a $27.5 million RRIF loan for its South Shore Double Track Project.
The project will build nearly 18 miles of double track between Gary and Michigan City, Ind.
Dec. 27, 2022
Office of Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb
Officials used spike mauls to drive gold spikes into ties to mark the start of construction of the South Shore Double Track NWI project on June 21.
Railroad, regional, state and federal officials helped mark the occasion for the project that will span nearly 27 miles.
June 21, 2022
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NICTD will extend its South Shore Line eight miles south with the West Lake Corridor Commuter Rail Project.
The eight-mile track extension will bring faster and more reliable service to the Chicago area, while expanding multi-modal travel options.
June 20, 2022
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A rendering of the Michigan City 11th Street Station and Garage that is part of the South Shore Double Track project.
The commuter rail project will construct a 26.6-mile second track between Gary and Michigan City.
Jan. 8, 2021
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President of NICTD Michael Noland wearing a mask in a file photo from this summer.
The cars had been a way to avoid conflict between riders who were not in compliance with face coverings, but a statewide mask mandate has brought the option to an end.
Nov. 18, 2020
Gov. Eric Holcomb/Twitter
State and local officials break ground on the West Lake Corridor Project on Oct. 28, 2020.
The rail project will extend NICTD’s South Shore Line 7.8 miles from Hammond to Dyer, Ind.
Oct. 29, 2020
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A rendering of the NICTD Double Track Project in Michigan City, Ind.
The funding is being allocated through the CIG Program for projects in Arizona, Indiana, Missouri and New Jersey.
Aug. 27, 2020