NICTD Advances Railcar, Track Projects Written by Marybeth Luczak, Executive Editor
The NICTD Board approved a $17 million construction management contract to WSP USA for the 26-mile Double Track Northwest Indiana project (rendering above), plus $1 million for rail and about $200,000 for signaling electronics contracts, so once construction starts in mid-to-late summer, work can begin.
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District’s (NICTD) Board of Directors has approved the lease of 26 bi-level EMUs from Metra to boost capacity on the South Shore Line as it advances two expansion projects that, once online, will add 26 trains per day to the schedule.
Also approved: A $17 million construction management contract to WSP USA for the 26-mile Double Track Northwest Indiana project, plus $1 million for rail and about $200,000 for signaling electronics contracts, so once construction starts in mid-to-late summer, work can b