City of Hammond announces groundbreaking for downtown train station

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond invite you to join us for the groundbreaking of the new downtown Hammond train station on Thursday, April 16 th at 1:00PM. Please join Mayor McDermott and his staff as they celebrate this exciting new development for Hammond’s downtown.

The new train station will serve as a third Hammond stop for the new Monon Corridor Line that connects Dyer to Chicago through Munster and Hammond. The station will be an iconic structure along the new rail line and is designed by renowned architect, Alexander Gorlin Architects from New York City, New York in collaboration with acclaimed city planners Speck Dempsey, led by Jeff Speck, who designed Hammond’s downtown walkable city plan. The station will connect current and future downtown residents to a more accessible and convenient transit option. It represents another important step in the city’s ongoing effort to make Downtown Hammond a truly walkable city.

The event will take place near the corner of Russell Street and Oakley Avenue (east of the rail line). There will be limited seating available. We ask that members of the community arrive a few minutes early, so we can begin the ceremony promptly at 1:00PM. There will be on street parking available on both Fayette and Oakley.

For questions contact the Mayor’s Office at 219-853-6302.