The Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission (MIPRC) has secured a $1.84 million federal CRISI grant to launch Invest Midwest, a comprehensive passenger rail planning initiative. However, Ohio remains excluded from this regional network development after state legislators removed a $25,000 membership appropriation from the 2026-2027 budget, leaving the state without a seat at the table as neighboring states map out the future of Midwest transit.

Former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says Columbus passenger rail is unstoppable. Discover what the 3C&D and Midwest Connect lines mean for Ohio's future.

How community and advocacy locally supports connectivity statewide. Get involved in a chapter in many Ohio cities.

Dive into the taxes and funds that make up the Buckeye State’s transportation budget. Plus, see side-by-side comparisons of where the money is (and isn’t) dedicated to passenger rail.

Something is shifting in Ohio. For decades, passenger rail has lived in conversation, in planning documents, in long-term strategies, and in “someday” language that felt important but distant. The ideas were sound, the case was strong, but the momentum often felt just out of reach.

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.