Indiana: Amtrak change could impact Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society’s “Joliet Rocket” excursion

By Justin Kenny, News-Sentinel; March 31, 2018 A policy change announced by Amtrak earlier this week may have an impact…

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USDOT issues $46 million in TIGER grants for rail projects in Maryland, Indiana and New Mexico

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; March 8, 2018 Announcements for the latest round of Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants…

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Chicago to Indiana: All aboard to South Shore expansion plans? Winning public support still a goal, RDA official says

Opinion By Jerry Davich, Reporter, Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune; March 6, 2018 My personal history with the South Shore railroad goes…

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Why a Train Trip Across the U.S. Is the Fastest Way to Slow Down

By Eric Weiner, AFAR, March/April 2018 Issue; March 5, 2018 One afternoon, I find myself at Union Station in Washington,…

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South Shore expands railcar storage options

By Stuart Chirls, Senior Editor, Railway Age Magazine; February 26, 2018 Short line Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad…

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Amtrak Train From Chicago To Michigan Unexpectedly Stops Twice, Leaves Passengers Sick

By Michele Fiore, WBBM Newsradio, CBS 2 Chicago; February 13, 2018 CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) — Amtrak passengers making their way…

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Louisville & Indiana Railroad uses logo to honor, recruit veterans

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; February 13, 2018 Louisville & Indiana Railroad (LIRC) has painted a new logo on two diesel…

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These Carmel, Indiana teens traveled rural America by train for 9 days with limited cell service

By Emma Kate Fittes, Indianapolis Star; February 8, 2018 As the Amtrak train started pulling away from the Chicago station,…

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Indiana lawmakers smooth path for South Shore commuter rail expansion

By Nora Colomer, The Bond Buyer; February 6, 2018 Legislation paving way for a $1 billion expansion of a northern…

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Amtrak’s westbound Cardinal, already hours behind schedule because of Wednesday’s GOP chartered train grade crossing accident, itself strikes a truck in Northwest Indiana

By FOX59 Web; February 1, 2018 DYER, Ind. – An Amtrak train that began in Indianapolis Thursday morning was delayed…

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Indiana: ‘My train exploded’ – Passengers evacuated after malfunction on South Shore line

From WSBT 22; January 16, 2018 Overnight sparks flew on a South Shore train heading to South Bend. The train…

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Indiana: Transit advisers greet opportunities, challenges

By Andrew Steele, nwi.com; November 13, 2017 MERRILLVILLE — Monday’s inaugural meeting of a steering committee that will “provide information and…

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Hoosier State and Cardinal in Indiana: Amtrak’s on-time performance slowly climbs after slump

By Emma Ea Ambrose, Journal & Courier; October 19, 2017 LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Joe Krause is an Amtrak passenger assistant based…

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Indiana court upholds tickets for blocked railroad crossings

By Scott Miley, CNHI Statehouse Reporter; and Dave Taylor, Tribune-Star; October 12, 2017 A court ruling this week concerning blocked…

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Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority: Momentum, Support Build for South Shore Rail Expansion

By Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority, Valpolife.com; October 2, 2017 Backed by strong economic growth projections provided by the Northwest…

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Indiana: South Bend mayor seeks study of South Shore Ardmore alternative

By Jeff Parrott, South Bend Tribune, September 28, 2017 SOUTH BEND — Mayor Pete Buttigieg wants to explore alternatives to…

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