South Shore Line outlines health and safety protocol for return to normal service

VALPARAISO, Ind. - June 8, 2020 - PRLog -- Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, South Shore Line (SSL) has invested a tremendous amount of time and resources into taking enhanced precautions and implementing new procedures for the health and safety of passengers, as well as train personnel.

In addition, the SSL continues to require its riders to wear masks at stations and on cars, practice social distancing when possible, and take advantage of sanitization stations in each car. For those riders who choose not to wear a mask, we are offering a "mask-optional" car.

Sanitized for Rider Safety and Recommended Passenger Health and Safety Guidelines

Sanitized for Rider Safety is SSL's new comprehensive cleaning program, and SSL invites riders to look for the Sanitized for Rider Safety seal in the stations and train cars within the next several weeks. SSL sanitization procedures include disinfecting seats, windows, crash pads, handrails, door handles, headrests, and grab handles. Each train car is mopped with a stringent disinfectant and fogged with disinfectant using state-of-the-art equipment.

For more information, please visit https://www.mysouthshoreline.com/commuters/sanitized-for-rider-safety

Return to Regular Service Schedule and Service Alerts

SSL will resume regular service on Monday, June 8, 2020. Updated schedules can be found on SSL's website at mysouthshoreline.com or on the South Shore mobile app. SSL has also begun offering service alerts in the form of SMS/wireless text messages. Riders wishing to receive service alerts via SMS/Wireless can sign up at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/INTRANNICTD/subscriber/new. For further instructions on how to signup, visit: https://www.mysouthshoreline.com/news/item/290-ssl-to-begin-offering-service-alerts-in-the-form-of-sms-wireless-text-messages-effective-immediately .

Bikes on Trains

SSL's Bikes on Trains program will be reinstated on Monday, June 8, 2020, with the return to regular service. Bikes on Trains has expanded to eighteen (18) total weekday trains in 2020 and bike cars are available through October. For more information on bike-friendly train schedules and Bikes on Trains requirements, please visit https://www.mysouthshoreline.com/plan-your-trip/bikes-on-trains .