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New Passenger Rail Leadership at MORPC to Advance Rail in Central Ohio
Dublin Mayor Chris Amorose Groomes takes the helm of MORPC’s Passenger Rail Advisory Council as Central Ohio shifts from transit planning to action. Discover how this leadership update accelerates momentum for the high-priority Midwest Connect and 3C+D passenger rail corridors.
All Aboard Ohio
May 292 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


Racing the Train: How the Highball to Thurmond Ultra is Defining the "Transit to Trails" Experience
Can you outrun a train? Explore the story of the Highball to Thurmond Ultra, a 50-mile race through the New River Gorge where the finish line is a seat on the Amtrak Cardinal. Discover how this unique event highlights the power of passenger rail and history.

Ryan Pecaut
May 134 min read


Passenger Train Returns to Columbus - The 250 Buckeye Train
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.

Ryan Pecaut
Apr 252 min read
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