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.

St. Louis must spend $1.4 million to modify new trains that are too tall for their tunnels, but Cleveland cannot acquire these units due to critical voltage and door incompatibilities. Despite sharing the Siemens S200 model name, the fleets are mechanically unique, validating GCRTA's decision to custom-engineer its own vehicles rather than relying on shared designs.

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.

Ohio cities benefit from more than $39 million in wages and vendor contracts as shown by new data from Amtrak.

Michigan DOT has announced that the campus of the historic Michigan Central Station will house a modern mobility facility and Amtrak station. This station will likely serve as the terminus for the Cleveland, Toledo, Detroit proposed passenger rail route.