The South Shore Line, a Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District commuter rail line, recently completed the West Lake Corridor project line extension.
The South Shore Line operates between Millennium Station in downtown Chicago and the South Bend International Airport in South Bend, Ind. The Monon Corridor is the South Shore Line’s first branch line and will run from Munster/Dyer to Chicago. Stations along the corridor include Hammond Gateway, South Hammond (173rd St), Munster Ridge, and Munster/Dyer.
Service begins midday on March 31. Passengers will not need a separate ticket and should choose their departure station and arrival station as they normally would.
“We are thrilled to open the long-awaited West Lake Corridor to the public,” Michael Noland, past South Shore Line president said. “This new branch has been named the Monon Corridor in honor of the historic Monon Railroad, whose former right-of-way is used for the line. The Monon Corridor provides additional convenient service options to rapidly growing areas of Lake County, Indiana, and surrounding communities. The South Shore Line team stands eager and ready to serve passengers.”
The South Shore Line also will implement a new train schedule on March 31. It incorporates passenger feedback and makes adjustments to Lakeshore Corridor trains.