A freight train derailment and loss of power forced a suspension of South Shore Line train service for the rest of the evening late Wednesday night, officials announced.
Around 9:40 p.m., a reported freight train derailment and power loss near East Chicago and Gary Metro prompted a shutdown of train service on the South Shore Line, according to a service update.
“All remaining South Shore Line train service will be suspended today, June 24,” the update said.
There is a potential the Thursday morning commute could be impacted as well.
“Passengers are encouraged to find alternate transportation to/from Chicago for the remainder of this evening and potentially Thursday morning rush hour commute,” officials said in a post on social media.
The incident follows hours of strong storms that hammered northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana throughout the afternoon and evening that left damage across the region.
No additional information was immediately available.
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