South Shore to Hire Project Managers

The South Shore Line has hired managers to oversee two expansion projects.

The commuter railroad will spend up to $35.8 million for management of the West Lake project, a new commuter line between Hammond and Dyer, Indiana; and work to double-track the South Shore main line between Gary and Michigan City, Indiana.

The contracts cover management of the West Lake project through its completion, and administration and real estate services for both projects.

The South Shore will now begin to acquire property for projects with that process is expected to begin early next year.

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