NICTD West Lake Corridor Project
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The Northwest Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) is constructing the West Lake Corridor Commuter Rail Project – an 8-mile southern branch extension of the South Shore Line to provide direct commuter rail service from Chicago, Illinois to the high-growth areas of central and southern Lake County, Indiana.
The project begins in Hammond and extends south through Munster to the Munster-Dyer town line. There will be two stations located in Munster: one on Manor Avenue, north of Ridge Road, and the other on the western extension of Main Street.
The project purpose is to increase transportation options for central and southern Lake County residents, improve mobility and accessibility, and stimulate local job creation and economic development opportunities in Lake County. Construction began on the Munster portion of the project in 2022 and is ongoing. NICTD is on schedule to be operating trains on the line in May 2025
Associated Documents:
- Final Environmental Impact Statement/Record of Decision (March 1, 2018)
- Resolution 2023: Ridge and Manor Station Preference (March 20, 2017)
- Town of Munster Official DEIS Comments (February 3, 2017)
- Resolution 2010: Support of Commuter Rail Service Extension (May 16, 2016)
- Resolution 2008: For Commuter Rail Services on Main Street Station (April 25, 2016)
- Resolution 1991: Interlocal Cooperation Agreement to provide resources for commuter rail services (August 11, 2014)
- Memorandum of Agreement for Acquisition of CSX Rail Line (February 1, 1993)
- Federal Transit Administration General Acquisition & Relocation Information
- Frequently Asked Questions About the West Lakes Corridor Project in Munster
- West Lake Corridor Noise and Vibration Technical Report
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