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How States are Advancing Passenger Rail Amid Federal Uncertainty
While passenger rail faces uncertainty, certain winning strategies are being identified that can keep momentum moving forward. Find out how passenger trains are progressing across the United States.

Ryan Pecaut
Aug 53 min read


Canada's 1.95 Billion Locomotive Investment Makes U.S. Passenger Rail Expansions Faster
Canada's investment not only expedites North America's rail expansion but also reduces costs
Ryan Pecaut
Aug 32 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


Midwest Rail Network Secures $1.84M Federal Grant, But Ohio Remains Sidelined
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.

Ryan Pecaut
Mar 302 min read


A Budget Breakdown: How State-Level Transportation Funding Works in Ohio
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.

Erin Subtirelu
Mar 103 min read
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