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CBS News
a day ago
- Business
- CBS News
South Shore Line fares from Indiana to Chicago increasing July 1
A previously approved fare increase takes effect on the first day of July for riders on the Indiana commuter train. It is the first fare increase in seven years, the agency said. Fares are increasing 10% rounded to the nearest quarter. So, for example, a one-way ride from Hegewisch to Zone 1 will increase from $6.25 to $7, and to Zone 2 from $5.50 to $6.25, or from South Bend to Zone 1 will increase from $14.25 to $15.75. Click here to see a full listing of new fare costs for single rides and multi-ride packs and passes. The South Shore Line said as part of the increase, they are enhancing discounts on multi-ride tickets for frequent travelers. A 10-ride ticket discount will go from 5% to 10%, and a 25-ride ticket discount will go from 10% to 20%. A monthly ticket comes with 33% savings based on a 21-day work month, the agency said.
RNZ News
29-05-2025
- Business
- RNZ News
Council wants train connecting Christchurch with growing Canterbury towns
The council voted this week to approach KiwiRail to help prepare a business case for the passenger rail service. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Environment Canterbury is proposing a new commuter train from Rangiora and Rolleston into Christchurch, which it says the region's booming population needs. The council voted this week to approach KiwiRail to help prepare a business case for the passenger rail service. Councillor Joe Davies said the proposed route covers 54.7 kilometres and links Rolleston and Rangiora with central Christchurch, serving 13 stations. He said there is a problem with peak hour traffic for people commuting between Christchurch and Rolleston or Rangiora. "This is a transport solution to those problems by offering the people of Christchurch and [wider] Canterbury a public transport alternative," Davies said. He estimates 2000 people during peak hours would use the train, which would result in a significant number of cars off the roads. Shaw said the capital cost would be between $200 million and $400 million, while operation cost would come with a price tag of around $50 million to $100 million a year, depending on how many trains there would be. He said this ideas come from the community, experts and the council itself. "The ball's in KiwiRail's court." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
29-05-2025
- General
- RNZ News
New commuter train from Rangiora to Rolleston proposed
environment transport 37 minutes ago Environment Canterbury is proposing a new commuter train from Rangiora to Rolleston, which it says the region's booming population needs. Councillor Joe Davies spoke to Charlotte Cook.
