South Shore Line releases new schedule after double track project

GARY, Ind. — The South Shore Line has released a new schedule effective next month following the competition of its double track project.

The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District said the project and new schedule will reduce travel times. It begins on May 14.

The double track project was recently completed after it was approved in early 2021. The new schedule provides 53 trains to and from Chicago.

Here are some highlights of the new service, per the South Shore Line.

• Increased origination service out of the new Miller Station and new 11th St. (Michigan City) Station.
• Increased morning and afternoon rush hour train time options.
• New limited-stop express train service.
• High-level platform ADA access at 11th St., Portage/Ogden Dunes, and Miller train stations.
• Bikes on Trains has been expanded to include all trains, all year long, at existing bike stations. With the completion of Double Track and conclusion of long-term busing substitution, the following stations are now also bike stations: 11th St., Portage/Ogden Dunes, and Miller.

“The final completion of Double Track allows for the addition of 14 weekday trains, revised times, reduced travel times and new, limited-stop express service,” said President Michael Noland. “In addition to new weekday trains, portions of weekend train times have also been modified to reflect improved travel times.”

The new limited-stop express train service will offer the following travel times to Chicago, according to the South Shore Line.

• Michigan City – 67 min.
• Dune Park – 57 min.
• Portage/Ogden Dunes – 51 min.
• Gary (Miller) – 46 min.
• South Bend – 109 min.

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