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

Oct 23, 2025

Joshua Junker

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.

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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.

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.
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Oct 16, 2025

Ryan Pecaut

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

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Oct 15, 2025

All Aboard Ohio

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

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Oct 11, 2025

Ryan Pecaut

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

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Oct 3, 2025

All Aboard Ohio

Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation: Talks Ohio Passenger Rail

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AAO In the Media

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

Pair of Ohio passenger rail plans pick up steam

Oct 15, 2025

Axios Columbus

All Aboard Ohio Dayton Chapter discusses passenger rail system

Oct 7, 2025

WDTN 2 News Dayton

Ohio Rail Plan approves five projects; Ohio passenger rail proposals undergo federal studies

Oct 2, 2025

Ohio Capital Journal

All Aboard Ohio’s Rail Advocacy Strategy

Sep 26, 2025

High Speed Rail Alliance

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Mar 2, 2025

Ryan Pecaut

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

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