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South Shore Line Storm Damage Suspends South Bend-Michigan City Service
South Shore Line Storm Damage Suspends South Bend-Michigan City Service South Shore Line storm damage continued to affect riders on Friday, June 12, 2026, after severe weather damaged rail infrastructure in northwest Indiana. The commuter rail agency said in an official service update that trains would resume Friday between Michigan City, Indiana, and Millennium Station in downtown Chicago, including Monon service. However, service remained suspended between South Bend and
South Shore Line Storm Damage Suspends South Bend-Michigan City Service
South Shore Line Storm Damage Suspends South Bend-Michigan City Service South Shore Line storm damage continued to affect riders on Friday, June 12, 2026, after severe weather damaged rail infrastructure in northwest Indiana. The commuter rail agency said in an official service update that trains would resume Friday between Michigan City, Indiana, and Millennium Station in downtown Chicago, including Monon service. However, service remained suspended between South Bend and
Chicago Metra tests pre-boarding ticket checks with new pilot program
A new pilot program by Chicago’s commuter rail system, Metra, is set to change how passengers present tickets at select downtown stations, marking a shift in boarding procedures aimed at improving efficiency. The initiative began after the morning rush hour on Monday, though officials did not specify the exact start date in the announcement. Under the pilot, passengers traveling during off-peak hours at Millennium Station, Union Station, and Ogilvie Transportation Center will be req
Chicago Metra tests pre-boarding ticket checks with new pilot program
A new pilot program by Chicago’s commuter rail system, Metra, is set to change how passengers present tickets at select downtown stations, marking a shift in boarding procedures aimed at improving efficiency. The initiative began after the morning rush hour on Monday, though officials did not specify the exact start date in the announcement. Under the pilot, passengers traveling during off-peak hours at Millennium Station, Union Station, and Ogilvie Transportation Center will be req
South Shore trains halted in Gary after pedestrian struck
A serious service disruption affected South Shore Line trains early Thursday morning after a person was struck by a train in Gary, Indiana. The incident prompted a full stop of several inbound trains heading toward Chicago, leaving many commuters facing delays at the start of their day. At around 6:10 a.m., the South Shore Line released an alert indicating that train operations were halted due to a pedestrian strike. Emergency crews were reported to be on the scene assessing the situation. No es
South Shore trains halted in Gary after pedestrian struck
A serious service disruption affected South Shore Line trains early Thursday morning after a person was struck by a train in Gary, Indiana. The incident prompted a full stop of several inbound trains heading toward Chicago, leaving many commuters facing delays at the start of their day. At around 6:10 a.m., the South Shore Line released an alert indicating that train operations were halted due to a pedestrian strike. Emergency crews were reported to be on the scene assessing the situation. No es









