A Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District Transit Police officer shot a 33-year-old man Thursday morning during a struggle on board a South Shore Line train at the Hegewisch station.
A total of $173 million has been put toward expanding the rail line into a double track.
The $491 million project, a key piece of Gov. Holcomb s Next Level Agenda, will speed passenger rail service between Gary and Michigan City. It will also make critical safety improvements at grade crossings and platform improvements at five stations.