The Streamline Transit Act cuts federal red tape, allowing Ohio to fast-track rail NEPA reviews like highways. This could save years and millions on projects like a Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Cleveland rail corridor.

Midwest passenger trains are selling out more often and ridership is climbing in the region. In Ohio this is a sign of future success but lack of new trains may constrain abilities to grow.

Transit agencies in Columbus, Cincinnati, Lima, and Akron received a combined $43.5 million in federal funding from the FTA for new buses.

In Oxford, Ohio a new station has been dedicated. The station serves regional "GoBus" and local BCRTA busses. It also has waiting areas for a future Amtrak platform slated for construction in 2026.

With Toledo selected as the host city for RailNation 2026, Ohio steps into the national spotlight, proving that this state is pivotal to America’s passenger rail future.