Access to reliable transportation is one of the most overlooked factors shaping a student’s ability to succeed. Across campuses in Ohio and beyond, students are navigating the realities of getting to class, work, and daily responsibilities, often without consistent options. In this piece, student advocate Reese Bush explores how transit access impacts real lives and why student voices are essential in shaping what comes next.

The inaugural Ohio Rail Summit brought together advocates, leaders, and community members from across the state and beyond for a day of conversation, connection, and forward-looking ideas. From keynote speakers to candid moments between sessions, these photos capture the energy in the room and the people driving this work forward.

The Ohio Rail Summit brought together nearly 200 advocates, leaders, and community members for a day focused on one question: what comes next for passenger rail in Ohio? From big-picture vision to on-the-ground progress, the conversations throughout the day made one thing clear: momentum is building, and the path forward is taking shape.

The 250 Buckeye Train took off from Columbus today, tracing historic routes to the Dennison Depot! But the best part? The train rolled right past the site of the future Columbus Amtrak Station.

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

Amtrak is launching its largest-ever Long Distance train order! Discover what the upcoming fleet of 800+ modern, American-made railcars means for Ohio's Floridian, Lake Shore Limited, and Cardinal routes