Discover why Elyria is Ohio’s #3 busiest Amtrak station and explore the active push to relocate it to the historic Lorain County Transportation Center.

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.

View exclusive photos of the new Amtrak trains. Explore concept pictures of the upcoming long-distance fleet, including modern seating, sleeper rooms, and dining.