(Chesterton, IN) - It was so hot this week that even the South Shore Commuter Line had to slow its roll.

 

Some trains experienced a temperature-based speed restriction between Michigan City and South Bend. The maximum speed of trains was decreased to minimize heat-related damage to the track and overhead wire. That caused 15 to 20-minute delays for those trains.

 

Of course, South Shore has already been dealing with delays since opening their new double track. South Shore President Mike Noland has issued an update on their efforts to get passengers to their destinations safely and on time. Noland says they have lowered the delay time from 15 minutes to between 6 and 10 and continue to work their way through a list of about 40 adjustments.

 

An adjusted schedule will take effect at the end of the summer.

 

On Thursday some trains were delayed in the Gary area. But that was not a South Shore issue. It was caused by a gas leak near the tracks.