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South Shore Line Double Track Project from Gary to Michigan City, Indiana

map of commuter line with stations noted
Alternate Project Name
Double Track project
Project Type
Railroads
Financing Type
RRIF
Status
Credit Agreement Executed
Sponsor/Borrower
Indiana Finance Authority (IFA) and Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD)
Project Description

The $27.5 million Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) loan is for a portion of the $649 million Double Track Project along a 26.6-mile segment of the South Shore Line between Gary and Michigan City, Indiana. 

The project includes nearly 18 miles of double tracking and overhead power system installation, separating vehicular traffic along two miles of street-running rail line, upgrading five stations, eliminating 13 at-grade roadway/track crossings, and adding 1,475 parking spaces. The remaining crossings will be upgraded with automatic warning devices including flashers, gates, and bells. Already under construction, the project should be complete at the end of 2024. 

Read the news release.

Project Link
doubletrack
Project Details
RRIF Assistance
$27.50M
Primary Revenue Pledge
Tax Revenues
Project Cost
$649.00M
Fiscal Year Closed
FY2023
Funding Sources
Tax Revenues (which support lease payments)
Application Details
Applicant
Indiana Finance Authority (IFA)
Credit Agreement Executed
Estimated Project Cost
$649.00M
RRIF Request
$27.50M
Instrument Type
Direct Loan