South Shore Line makes progress in double tracking project

Starting next Wednesday, South Shore trains will run from Michigan City to Dune Park on newly completed track. For the past few years, the South Shore had been bussing passengers between stops during construction.

The railroad is building a 17-mile second track from Michigan City to Gary, implementing a host of other line improvements and constructing a new station in downtown Michigan City that will be accompanied by $80 million housing, retail and office development.

Once finished, officials estimate commute times from Chicago to South Bend will be reduced by around 20 minutes and the South Shore Line will add 14 additional weekday trains.