The transformative West Lake Corridor project to run South Shore Line passenger trains between Dyer and Hammond has been delayed by some transformers damaged during an electrical storm.

After the storm in mid-August, one of the transformers sustained severe damage and another, in Hammond, showed damage as well.

Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District President and General Manager Michael Noland told the NICTD board Monday that service won’t start on that new rail line until the cause of that damage has been determined and can be resolved.

Previously, Noland had hoped service could begin at the end of the year or soon afterward.

“We’re not going to hit early January. Best case scenario, we’re looking at mid-January, end of January,” he said. “It could be several months after t

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