The existing South Shore Line (SSL) provides a vital transportation link that connects Northwest Indiana to Chicago. The SSL proposes to expand the SSL from single track to double track between Gary and Michigan City and construct, signal, power, and platform improvements at five passenger stations.
In May 2014, the South Shore Line (as the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District) adopted a 20-year Strategic Business Plan. This Plan details proposed improvements to the South Shore Line traveling approximately 25 miles through Lake, Porter and La Porte Counties, and the communities of Gary, Portage, Ogden Dunes, Dune Acres, Beverly Shores, Pines and Michigan City, Indiana. The project’s main component is to add a second track to the single track route, and move the street-running tracks along 10th and 11th Streets in Michigan City. This will allow the SSL to add 14 weekday trains for more frequent service, reduce delays and improve travel times.
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Michigan City/NICTD Rail Realignment Study 2013
Transit Oriented Development Bus Tour Information 3-2017
South Shore Line West Lake & Double Track Presentation to U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao 2017
RDA West Lake & Double Track Presentation 2017
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Media Report 1
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Media Report 2
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