Senate Bill 449 would reestablish Ohio's participation in a multistate partnership focused on passenger rail planning, coordination, and advocacy. COLUMBUS, OH - Bipartisan legislation that would return Ohio to the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact has been introduced in the Ohio Senate, marking the latest effort to ensure Ohio has a voice in regional passenger rail planning and development. Senate Bill 449, sponsored by State Senators George Lang (R-West Chester) and

“The Ohio Rail Summit reflects how the conversation has changed,” said Mitch Radakovich, Board Chair for All Aboard Ohio. “Passenger rail in Ohio is no longer a niche issue. It is part of a broader discussion about mobility, infrastructure, and regional connectivity, and it requires a forum that brings those voices together.”

All Aboard Ohio today announced the launch of the Inaugural Ohio Rail Summit. This statewide convening will bring together public officials, transportation professionals, advocates, and regional partners to discuss the future of passenger rail in Ohio and the Midwest.

ODOT survey shows nearly 80% of Ohioans support passenger rail and transit investments, but the State Rail Plan prioritizes freight over...

At a time when Ohio’s role in regional rail planning hangs in the balance, All Aboard Ohio is calling advocates, leaders, and community members to come together for its 2025 Annual Meeting, Ohio’s Future: Built by Rail, on Saturday, July 12, at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus.