Mike Noland

“There are places on our rail line that it’s a mile and a half between the rail line and the nearest road, so if you have a situation and you have an emergency service situation, we didn’t want to risk that,” Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District President Mike Noland said Monday.

"It has just been absolutely the opportunity of my lifetime to run this railroad," said NICTD President Mike Noland. "I think it’s the best job in America."

Earlier this year, the state of Indiana committed $28 million, despite a very competitive budget cycle. The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District itself has committed $6 million.