South Shore Line Completes West Lake Corridor Extension

The South Shore Line, a commuter rail line operated by the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, has completed its West Lake Corridor project line extension and, with it, the long-awaited opening of train service on the Monon Corridor. In conjunction with the opening, the South Shore Line will be implementing a new train schedule effective March 31. This new schedule is the result of the capital improvements made to the South Shore Line infrastructure by the Monon Corridor (West Lake) Project.

The Monon Corridor is the South Shore Line’s first branch line. The train service will now be referred to as two corridors: the Lakeshore Corridor, running from South Bend to Chicago; and the Monon Corridor, running from Munster/Dyer to Chicago. New stations on the Monon Corridor include Hammond Gateway, South Hammond (173^rd St.), Munster Ridge, and Munster/Dyer.

“We are thrilled to open the long-awaited West Lake Corridor to the public,” said Michael Noland, past South Shore Line president. “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.”