The South Shore Line, in cooperation with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), has begun an exciting new project that is certain to benefit the region: the Double Track Northwest Indiana (NWI) project. South Shore Line’s trains currently...
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South Shore Line Invites First Responders to Ride the Train for Free on Sept. 10 and Sept. 11, 2016
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 Saturday, Sept. 10, and Sunday, Sept. 11. In order to take advantage of this...
Kids Ride Free on the South Shore Line
Earlier this year, the South Shore Line (SSL) expanded its Kids Ride Free program. This program expansion is part of the SSL’s ongoing effort to provide affordable and convenient transportation to and from South Bend, Northwest Indiana and Chicago....
South Shore Line Hosts Contest for Educators to Win Free Field Trip Transportation
The South Shore Line expands its Teachers Appreciation Week to include a contest for free field trip transportation for 3 winning teachers. In an effort to celebrate teachers and express appreciation, the South Shore Line (SSL) recently announced...
South Shore Line Service Advisory: Expect Possible Delays as Temperatures Exceed 95 Degrees
South Shore passengers may encounter delays of 15-20 minutes over the next several days because of rising temperatures. When temperatures exceed 95 degrees Fahrenheit, we operate trains at reduced speed to compensate for heat-related stress on our...
South Shore Line Welcomes Educators to Ride Free of Charge
To show appreciation for local teachers, the South Shore Line (SSL) is welcoming local educators to ride the train for free from Monday, August 1 through Sunday, August 7 on off-peak weekday and all weekend trains. John Parsons, VP of Marketing and...
NICTD Receives Federal Approval to Enter Project Development for South Shore Line Double Tracking Project
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) announced today that it received approval from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation to enter Project Development for its long anticipated...
South Shore Line Mid-Day Train Delays from May 2 – June 30, 2016
Monday through Friday mid-day trains may be delayed 20-30 minutes during the installation of higher speed crossovers between Dune Park and Hegewisch. We will only issue text and e-mail alerts for any mid-day (non-rush hour) train that is running more...
NICTD: Temporary Construction Related Train Schedule Takes Effect May 2nd
The South Shore is implementing a construction related train schedule on May 2, 2016 affecting several weekday trains. An earlier notice had this work starting on May 9. Please read the following bulletin for more information. We will issue a new...
City of Hammond Port Authority Providing Free Shuttle Service from South Shore Hammond Station for 219 Day
The City of Hammond Port Authority is providing FREE shuttle service between South Shore’s Hammond Station and the Hammond Civic Center for the 219 Day Celebration. The shuttle will run between the Civic Center and Hammond Station from 4:45 pm to...