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Ambridge station

Coordinates: 41°36′20″N 87°22′20″W / 41.6056°N 87.3722°W / 41.6056; -87.3722
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Ambridge
General information
LocationBridge Street, Gary, Indiana 46404
Owned byNICTD
Platforms2 Side platforms
Tracks2
Other information
Fare zone5
History
Opened1920
ClosedJuly 5, 1994
Electrified1500v DC
Services
Preceding station NICTD Following station
Gary Airport South Shore Line Gary Metro Center
Location
Map

Ambridge was a South Shore Line flag stop located at Bridge Street in the Ambridge Mann neighborhood of Gary, Indiana. The station opened in 1920,[1] and closed on July 5, 1994, as part of an NICTD service revision which also saw the closure of Kemil Road, Willard Avenue, LaLumiere, Rolling Prairie, and New Carlisle.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Electric Railways of Indiana. Chicago, Illinois: Central Electric Railfans' Association. 1960. p. I-63.
  2. ^ Dodson, Paul (June 17, 1994). "South Shore Railroad Will Close 7 Flagstops". South Bend Tribune. Soutb Bend, IN. p. B2 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon

41°36′20″N 87°22′20″W / 41.6056°N 87.3722°W / 41.6056; -87.3722