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Cincinnati Amtrak riders can look forward to future daily train service as Amtrak has submitted step 1 of planning to the Federal Railroad Administration. Many steps still lie ahead before daily service, up from 3x/week, will start.

Sep 27, 2025

Ryan Pecaut

Amtrak Submits Step 1 of Daily Cardinal Planning to Federal Railroad Administration

Cincinnati Amtrak riders can look forward to future daily train service as Amtrak has submitted step 1 of planning to the Federal Railroad Administration. Many steps still lie ahead before daily service, up from 3x/week, will start.

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GET INVOLVED: Ohio Gathering Feedback to Shape 2050 Transport Plans

Access Ohio 2050, the state’s long-range transportation plan, is beginning its second round of public feedback sessions and community members are invited to participate. Results so far show passenger rail is a priority for Ohioans, especially young ones, and as planning progresses advocates will continue to need to push to ensure plans include passenger rail.

Chicago Hub: Report Details Model for Midwest Rail Renaissance

A new report from the Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development details how Amtrak's Chicago hub is leading to continued growth of rail travel in the Midwest. It also details how under continued success seats are selling out and new rail coaches and routes are likely needed.

Ohio Sends Phase 1 Corridor ID Rail Reports to FRA as It Nears Completion of Initial Phase

The Ohio Rail Development Commission shared that it sent Phase 1 Corridor ID draft reports to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for comment prior to final submission according to a September 18th meeting. This is for the initial phase of two projects, the Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Cleveland and Cleveland, Toledo, Detroit passenger rail corridors

A Glimpse into Columbus' Rail Future: New Station Proposed for Convention Center Site

New renderings of a proposed Columbus train station are released showing how a train station would be built alongside the existing convention center complex in Columbus.

Why a National Train Report Matters for the Buckeye State

A new report focuses in on benefits that passenger trains are bringing state economies. Passenger rail could be a major driver of economic activity for Ohio based on results for other state's highlighted in the report.
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Sep 27, 2025

All Aboard Ohio

GET INVOLVED: Ohio Gathering Feedback to Shape 2050 Transport Plans

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Sep 27, 2025

Ryan Pecaut

Chicago Hub: Report Details Model for Midwest Rail Renaissance

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Sep 22, 2025

Ryan Pecaut

Public Transit an Official Option as Cincinnati Seeks Proposals for Historic Subway Tunnels

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Sep 18, 2025

All Aboard Ohio

Ohio Sends Phase 1 Corridor ID Rail Reports to FRA as It Nears Completion of Initial Phase

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AAO In the Media

All Aboard Ohio’s Rail Advocacy Strategy

Sep 26, 2025

High Speed Rail Alliance

Ohio Passenger Rail Edges Closer To Reality

Sep 19, 2025

Columbus Navigator

Will Amtrak expand to Columbus? Advocates weigh in on Ohio rail plans

Sep 19, 2025

Columbus Business First

Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation talks passenger rail in Columbus

Sep 19, 2025

The Columbus Dispatch

Ohio’s rail plan moves forward after Rail Development Commission approves new draft rail plan

Sep 18, 2025

Spectrum News 1

Ohio Rail Plan Ignores Passenger Rail

Sep 18, 2025

Environmental Law & Policy Center

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Mar 2, 2025

Ryan Pecaut

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