Fare Increase Sought For South Shore Commuter Rail Line

Associated Press

The South Shore Line at South Bend International Airport.
*Georgi Banchev/CC-0*

HESTERTON, Ind. (AP) — The commuter rail line that links northern Indiana and Chicago is planning a ticket price increase to help pay for operating a new train safety system.

Officials say the proposed 5 percent increase would raise the one-way fare to Chicago from stations in Hammond east to Michigan City by 50 cents effective July 1. Fares for stops east of Michigan City to South Bend would go up 75 cents.

The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District plans public hearings in April, with a board vote possible in May.

The (Northwest Indiana) Times reports the district is borrowing about $100 million to pay for the positive train control system and will need 11 new employees to operate it. The system is designed to slow or stop trains that are going too fast.

Tags:South Shore Line public transit

Support independent journalism today. You rely on WFYI to stay informed, and we depend on you to make our work possible. Donate to power our nonprofit reporting today. Give now.

State utility regulators approve agreement to provide lower rate hikes for AES Indiana

A major Indiana utility's rates will not increase as much as originally requested following a settlement agreement Wednesday. The uncontested settlement agreement has been in the works since late last year.

Public Affairs / April 17, 2024

Indiana tax collections still ahead this fiscal year despite missing the mark in March

Indiana tax revenues are ahead of where the state budget needs them to be heading into the final three months of the budget cycle despite collections in March that failed to meet expectations.

Public Affairs / April 17, 2024

Indiana receives over $3 million to reclaim abandoned coal mines

Indiana is expected to receive more than $3 million in funding to reclaim abandoned coal mines in the state. The money comes from the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement's Reclaiming Abandoned Mine Lands program.