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  1. Amtrak planning to tear down Michigan City coaling tower

    "A century-old coaling tower built by the Michigan Central Railroad will be torn down next year, leading to a disruption of Amtrak service for up to two weeks, WCOE and WLOI radio report.

    The massive concrete structure straddling the Amtrak-owned trackage, a local landmark dating to 1923 (some sources say 1924), will be demolished over a 14-day period."

    trains.com/trn/news-reviews/ne

    #Trains #MichiganCity

  2. Michigan City Quiet Zone approved on South Shore Line

    "The Federal Railroad Administration has approved the pending South Shore Line Michigan City quiet zone. Horns in the city will cease on Oct. 21.

    “We are pleased to finally have the approval for the Quiet Zone,” Michigan City Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch says. “This is something I helped champion for our neighborhoods last year as a member of the Common Council. "

    #MichiganCity #Trains

    trains.com/trn/news-reviews/ne

  3. South Shore Line's Double Track Northwest Indiana project is 97% complete.

    "The almost $650 million project that includes 16.9 miles of a second track is estimated to be complete in May. The new track will go from Gary to Michigan City.

    Construction of the Miller Station building is underway and should be finished later this month...Construction of the new Portage/Ogden Dunes high-level platform is almost done."

    Pretty exciting, @pollak ?

    #Gary #MichiganCity #trains

    nwindianabusiness.com/industri

  4. On this day in 2012, I caught a South Shore Line train from Chicago to Michigan City. In Michigan City, the South Shore Line ran along 11th Street.

    The South Shore Line runs regional trains between Chicago and South Bend Airport on a former interurban line. This line was originally electrified at the unusual voltage of 6600v AC, but later converted to 1500v AC.

    In 2022, the section of street running through Michigan City was closed, with buses currently replacing trains until a deviation is constructed.

    #SouthShoreLine #MichiganCity #train

  5. Trail Creek Fun Float sponsored by NWIPA, Northwest Indiana Paddling Association.
    Beautiful day to be on the water. #paddling #northwestIndiana #getoutdoors #MichiganCity #HoosierMast

  6. I had an opportunity to ride on the research vessel WG Jackson for an educational outreach event. It couldn't have been a more perfect day. Yes, this beach and lighthouse are in Northwest Indiana. Several local environmental groups work hard to keep it clean. #MichiganCity #indiana #MichiganCityIN #HoosierMast