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South Shore Riders May See Changes

01/30/2006 | 05:29 AM
Commuters on the South Shore rail system may soon be able to use their laptop computers and cell phones while riding the line between South Bend and Chicago. Officials at the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District say they're working on a deal to bring wireless service to commuters through the same technology used for communication in NASCAR racing. South Shore's general manager, Gerry Hanas, says riders would be able to access wireless service through a mesh network managed by Concourse Communications Group of Chicago. The service will be tested for 60 days, from April through June, on a seven-mile stretch from Dune Park to Ogden Dunes. Railroad spokesman Boris Matakovic says the South Shore line would be the first commuter rail line in the nation to offer the service if the test is successful.

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And what is the official position of commuters on this you ask? Well this commuter asks to be shot now, please. I would love to hear comments, and would be shocked to hear anyone in favor of this.