Service Advisory: Passengers are advised that the South Shore Line will operate a WEEKEND/HOLIDAY train schedule on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, due to inclement weather. Sub-zero freezing temperatures and wind chills are predicted for the South Shore Line service area beginning overnight Thursday, Jan. 22.
Passengers are advised that the South Shore Line will operate a WEEKEND/HOLIDAY train schedule on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, due to inclement weather. Sub-zero freezing temperatures and wind chills are predicted for the South Shore Line service area beginning overnight Thursday, Jan. 22.
In Indiana, the inclement weather overnight Thursday includes a low of around -1 degree, with wind chill values as low as -15 degrees. In Chicago, an Extreme Cold Watch is in effect Thursday night through Friday morning, with dangerously cold wind chills as low as -30 to -35 degrees possible. Additionally, wind chills of -15 to -25 degrees will persist through Saturday morning.
The weekend/holiday train schedule will be implemented on Jan. 23 as a precautionary measure, as ice and sub-zero temperatures can adversely impact track, overhead wire, and train car mechanical components.
Additionally, the following service revisions will be in effect on Jan. 23:
WB Train 102 will operate on its regular weekday schedule Friday, Jan. 23, arriving at Millennium Station at 5:32am.
Weekend EB Tr 609 will extend its route on Jan. 23, operating through to the South Bend International Airport.
An extra eastbound train will operate out of Millennium Station on Jan. 23. The Extra train will depart Millennium at 4:15pm (Van Buren St. at 4:17pm), make all stops, and terminate at the South Bend Airport.
Maintenance crews will be on stand-by, and all SSL employees will be working continuously to minimize the severe weather impact. However, train delays are possible due to the mechanical, rail and/or wire issues that may occur during sub-zero temperatures.
Passengers are advised to allow extra travel time to get to destinations, and to exercise caution in parking lots and train platforms.
We anticipate train operations to run as scheduled, however any changes in service will be promptly posted to our website Service Updates, the South Shore mobile app, and via email/text notifications (click here to sign up). The modified train schedule is subject to change as weather conditions dictate.
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