Good news over at NICTD

[Metra Electric Rider]

Apparently the West Lake Corridor has come in well under budget:

West Lake Corridor contract comes in at $110M less than original bid

The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District’s board approved a $534.9 million West Lake design-build contract with a consortium of two Chicago companies, F.H. Paschen and Ragnar Benson Construction.

www.chicagotribune.com

 

[jis]

FTA, NICTD sign $173 million FFGA for South Shore Double Track project

 

[20th Century Rider]

Apparently the West Lake Corridor has come in well under budget:

West Lake Corridor contract comes in at $110M less than original bid

The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District’s board approved a $534.9 million West Lake design-build contract with a consortium of two Chicago companies, F.H. Paschen and Ragnar Benson Construction.

www.chicagotribune.com

FTA, NICTD sign $173 million FFGA for South Shore Double Track project

Bravo bravo for commuter rail in the Chicago Metro area! Part of the dream for expanding local rail service is utmost importance for the environment, relieving traffic congestion and reducing carbon emissions, while enabling locals to get to jobs, shopping, and entertainment. Certainly a quality of life enhancement.

Strengthened local commuter systems also make it easier for people arriving at Amtrak to continue and get closer to their final destination. To find out more about local transit systems, go to this site... and be impressed with the dream of local rapid transit becoming a reality!

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