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Transit agencies in Columbus, Cincinnati, Lima, and Akron received a combined $43.5 million in federal funding from the FTA for new buses.

Nov 20, 2025

Ryan Pecaut

Ohio Transit Agencies Secure Over $43.5 Million in New Federal Funding for Fleet Modernization

Transit agencies in Columbus, Cincinnati, Lima, and Akron received a combined $43.5 million in federal funding from the FTA for new buses.

Toledo Wins the Bid: Ohio to Host the Nation’s Premier Passenger Rail Conference

With Toledo selected as the host city for RailNation 2026, Ohio steps into the national spotlight, proving that this state is pivotal to America’s passenger rail future.

Cincinnati’s Union Terminal – The Passenger Terminal Past, Terminally Ill Early 1970s, and Bright Future

A retelling of the fraught history of one of Cincinnati's most iconic landmarks: the passenger rail station of Cincinnati.

Detroit's New Station is Ohio's New Destination: Why the Cleveland-Toledo-Detroit Line is Heading to Michigan Central

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.

Momentum Builds: Midwest Connect Rail Project Secures Funding for Next Step

Funding for the state match of the Midwest Connect step 2 planning has been secured through a partnership between Indiana and Ohio communities. A total $650,000 has been secured for the route which runs from Chicago, Ft. Wayne, Lima, Columbus, and Pittsburgh

Hilliard Places a $50,000 Bet on Passenger Rail, Capping a Decade of Strategic Planning

Hilliard City Council announces $50,000 in funding towards step 2 service development planning of the Midwest Connect passenger rail route. They join a total $350,000 in local contributions towards the federal government's 10% match target (estimated need around $600,000 to receive the match). Hilliard is near Columbus, Ohio.

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Cleveland RTA's Bus and Rail system is seeing skyrocketing healthcare costs, depleted financial reserves, and the looming prospect of service cuts in 2026. Advocates are warning that decisions now will make immense differences for the future of transit in Cleveland

Ryan Pecaut

Cleveland RTA Faces Tough Choices - Service Cuts to Rail and Buses

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A comparison between the Ohio State Limited train which rode along the same route of the proposed Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Cleveland route will ride. Uniquely, OSL was a night train whereas 3C+D will be multiple daytime trips.

Ryan Pecaut

From the "Great Steel Fleet" to a New Golden Age: Ohio's Rail Future is Calling

In Oxford, Ohio a new station has been dedicated. The station serves regional "GoBus" and local BCRTA busses. It also has waiting areas for a future Amtrak platform slated for construction in 2026.

Ryan Pecaut

Building an Amtrak Station Starts with a Bus Terminal in Oxford Ohio

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Ohio due for high-speed rail

Nov 7, 2025

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Commuter rail service in Toledo gets a big boost out of Detroit

Oct 17, 2025

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Midwest Connect Amtrak route connecting Pittsburgh, Columbus, Chicago clears key funding hurdle

Oct 16, 2025

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Intercity Passenger Rail to Connect Our State, an executive summary vision on passenger rail and Amtrak in Ohio.

News by All Aboard Ohio

Nov 20, 2025

Ryan Pecaut

Ohio Transit Agencies Secure Over $43.5 Million in New Federal Funding for Fleet Modernization

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Toledo Wins the Bid: Ohio to Host the Nation’s Premier Passenger Rail Conference

Cincinnati’s Union Terminal – The Passenger Terminal Past, Terminally Ill Early 1970s, and Bright Future

Detroit's New Station is Ohio's New Destination: Why the Cleveland-Toledo-Detroit Line is Heading to Michigan Central

Momentum Builds: Midwest Connect Rail Project Secures Funding for Next Step

Hilliard Places a $50,000 Bet on Passenger Rail, Capping a Decade of Strategic Planning

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Nov 20, 2025

Ryan Pecaut

Cleveland RTA Faces Tough Choices - Service Cuts to Rail and Buses

Nov 18, 2025

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Nov 17, 2025

Ryan Pecaut

From the "Great Steel Fleet" to a New Golden Age: Ohio's Rail Future is Calling

Nov 10, 2025

Ryan Pecaut

Building an Amtrak Station Starts with a Bus Terminal in Oxford Ohio

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AAO In the Media

Cleveland RTA riders face big service cuts

Nov 19, 2025

NEOtrans Blog

YouTube: Why Amtrak’s long distance trains even exist

Nov 11, 2025

Flying Moose

Advocates determined to keep US passenger rail on track

Nov 10, 2025

WOSU Columbus

Ohio due for high-speed rail

Nov 7, 2025

The Jambar

Commuter rail service in Toledo gets a big boost out of Detroit

Oct 17, 2025

13 Action News WTVG Toledo

Midwest Connect Amtrak route connecting Pittsburgh, Columbus, Chicago clears key funding hurdle

Oct 16, 2025

Columbus Business First

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Ohio Runs on Rail: A Vision for the Future of Passenger Rail in Ohio