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Pole Fires Suspends Train Service

(Chesterton, IN) - South Shore commuter line service has been suspended indefinitely.

 

The cause is a NIPSCO pole which caught fire earlier this morning in Gary.

 

According to railroad officials, the fire resulted in multiple electrical wires falling, which has impacted South Shore trains which run on electricity.

 

Officials said service has been suspended until further notice and lengthy delays are expected.

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