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Michigan's North+South Passenger Rail Survey Shows Overwhelming Support
A massive survey shows strong support for passenger rail travel as long as ticket costs stay low and travel is competitive with driving.

Ryan Pecaut
Jul 243 min read


Airfares are Outpacing Inflation Amid Stagnate Ridership as Amtrak Grows
Today's consumer price index showed that inflation has slowed slightly, but as travelers navigate the busy summer season of 2026, a divergence in transportation costs is leading to changes in consumer behavior.

Ryan Pecaut
Jul 142 min read


What’s Missing from the BUILD America 250 Act? Dedicated Passenger Rail Funding.
As Congress debates the next long-term transportation bill, passenger rail advocates are warning that changes to federal funding structure could impact the future of rail development nationwide. Here’s what the newly approved BUILD America 250 Act could mean for passenger rail projects in Ohio and across the country.
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May 224 min read


New Ohio Amtrak Stations and Upgrades Underway Across State
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.

Jesse Cook
May 213 min read


MORPC's Vision for the Columbus Convention Center Train Station Begins in 2027
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.

Ryan Pecaut
May 62 min read
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