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http://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/sou...9207438d63.html

CHESTERTON — The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District's Board of Trustees recently approved a five-year capital plan surpassing $1.1 billion in investment in the South Shore Line.

The list includes the West Lake Corridor and Double Track NWI projects, the rerouting of the railroad's approach to the South Bend International Airport, purchase of new rail cars and completion of a federally mandated safety project.

"The face of this railroad will look significantly different when this five-year period is done," said South Shore President and General Manager Michael Noland.