Heavy storm damage in northwest Indiana has led South Shore Line officials to inform passengers “not to expect” service Friday morning.
The South Shore Line, which originates at Chicago’s Millennium Station and provides service to South Bend, was reportedly heavily damaged by severe storms that tore through northwest Indiana on Thursday night.
In a series of service alerts, South Shore officials said there was extensive damage to tracks, wiring and poles along the electric-powered train route, and that trains were unable to proceed past East Chicago.
“Extensive damage” was reported in numerous spots along the line, with passengers told they should “not expect service” during the morning rush hour on Friday.
The South Shore Line connects Chicago to South Bend, making stops in Hammond, East Chicago, Gary, Portage, Beverly Shores and Michigan City.
Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties were thrashed with damaging wind gusts and even some tornadoes, with power outages reported along the shores of Lake Michigan Thursday night.
It is unclear when regular service will be able to resume along the South Shore Line, but passengers were already expecting not to be able to access Chicago via the train on Saturday and Sunday, as construction around Millennium Station was going to close off stops at Museum Campus and Van Buren Street.
Passengers are encouraged to check the South Shore Line’s website for additional information.
