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South Shore offers extra trains for this weekend's Taste of Chicago

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Extra trains, alcohol and bike restrictions have been announced on the South Shore commuter line this weekend, during Taste of Chicago

Bikes will not be permitted on South Shore trains this weekend, July 9-10. The South Shore will need all available seats to provide service to passengers attending the Taste of Chicago in Grant Park.

In addition, alcohol will not be permitted on South Shore trains after 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 8; and all day on July 9-10. Passengers are reminded that glass bottles are always prohibited on South Shore trains.

Extra Eastbound Trains Saturday & Sunday

In addition to the regular train schedule, the South Shore will provide extra eastbound trains on:

*  Saturday, July 9, departing Millennium Station at 4:25 p.m., serving Van Buren St. at 4:28 p.m., running non-stop to Hegewisch and making all stops, terminating in Michigan City.

*  Sunday, July 10, departing Millennium Station at 4:25 p.m., serving Van Buren St. at 6:03 p.m., running non-stop to Hegewisch and making all stops, terminating in Michigan City.

These extra trains will not serve Hudson Lake or South Bend.

As with all special event dates passengers should anticipate an increased NICTD transit police presence during the Taste of Chicago.

Passengers may encounter crowded conditions on most trains over the next several days. The South Shore will add cars to off-peak weekday and weekend trains where possible and provide some extra service where manpower and equipment are available.

In addition to this weekend, bikes are not permitted during the following Chicago special events:

*  July 30-31, during Lollapalooza.

*  August 20-21, during Air & Water Show.

 

Posted 7/8/2016

 

 
 
 
 

 

 

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