Double Track

Bringing Indiana to Chicago

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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Renderings and Other Graphics

Michigan City 11th Street Station and Garage

NEW 2022 Flaherty & Collins development - 50% Schematic Design
Original Design 2020 Renderings (Replaced by 2022 Flaherty & Collins Development Design)
Original Design 2020 Michigan City 11th Street Garage (Replaced by 2022 Flaherty & Collins Development Design)

Miller Station (Gary)
View from Lake Street
View from Southwest of Station
View from East of Station at Tracks
Miller Station Campus Design
Miller Station - Close up of Station/West Lot Design

Beverly Shores Station

Dune Park Station

Portage/Ogden Dunes
Campus Design

South Parking Lot

Double Track

Connectivity

Bringing Indiana to Chicago

Renderings and Other Graphics