More than 200 transportation advocates, planners, policymakers, and industry leaders came together for the 2026 Ohio Rail Summit. Now, you can watch the sessions on demand and explore presentation materials from the event.

Dublin Mayor Chris Amorose Groomes takes the helm of MORPC’s Passenger Rail Advisory Council as Central Ohio shifts from transit planning to action. Discover how this leadership update accelerates momentum for the high-priority Midwest Connect and 3C+D passenger rail corridors.

As Congress debates the next long-term transportation bill, passenger rail advocates are warning that changes to federal funding structure could impact the future of rail development nationwide. Here’s what the newly approved BUILD America 250 Act could mean for passenger rail projects in Ohio and across the country.

Cleveland is receiving meaningful investments in its half-century-old station; Elyria is reactivating its own historic station site; and Oxford is opening Ohio’s first new station in decades.

Can you outrun a train? Explore the story of the Highball to Thurmond Ultra, a 50-mile race through the New River Gorge where the finish line is a seat on the Amtrak Cardinal. Discover how this unique event highlights the power of passenger rail and history.

Passenger rail is returning to Columbus! Learn about MORPC's plans to begin the design phase for a new passenger rail station at the Columbus Convention Center as early as 2027. Discover how this modern, multimodal hub will reconnect Central Ohio to the national network.