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The Streamline Transit Act cuts federal red tape, allowing Ohio to fast-track rail NEPA reviews like highways. This could save years and millions on projects like a Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Cleveland rail corridor.

Dec 19, 2025

Ryan Pecaut

Passenger Rail Projects Could Speed Along Under New Bipartisan Bill

The Streamline Transit Act cuts federal red tape, allowing Ohio to fast-track rail NEPA reviews like highways. This could save years and millions on projects like a Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Cleveland rail corridor.

The Magic That Moves Us: Why Trains Are the Soul of the Season

Every December, trains circle our trees and fill our stories with wonder. But outside the glow of the season, they vanish from daily life. What do our holiday traditions reveal about longing, connection, and the future of passenger rail in Ohio?

Why Giving Tuesday Matters: The Future is Now for Ohio’s Rail Movement

Help us reach our $5,000 goal this Giving Tuesday. Your donation will directly support economic studies, staff, community advocacy, and education in the statehouse

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.

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Beth Russell, MBA

The Magic That Moves Us: Why Trains Are the Soul of the Season

Thanks to members like you, All Aboard Ohio is entering the coming year with strong momentum for corridor development, education, and statewide advocacy. Here’s a sneak peak into what comes next!

Erin Subtirelu

The Results Are In for Giving Tuesday 2025!

St. Louis must spend $1.4 million to modify new trains that are too tall for their tunnels, but Cleveland cannot acquire these units due to critical voltage and door incompatibilities. Despite sharing the Siemens S200 model name, the fleets are mechanically unique, validating GCRTA's decision to custom-engineer its own vehicles rather than relying on shared designs.

Ryan Pecaut

"Wrong" Trains are the Same Model as Cleveland. Measurement Mistakes in St. Louis

Make a huge impact on our 2026 initiatives by donating to our $5,000 goal this Giving Tuesday 12/2. In 2025 we accomplished a lot, track what we did by month, thanks to donor impact and passenger rail advocates in Ohio.

Erin Subtirelu

Donor Impact Across Ohio: How AAO Delivered in 2025

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Convention Center Officials are Ready for the Return of Amtrak

Nov 26, 2025

Columbus Underground

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 6, 2025

The Jambar

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

Oct 17, 2025

13 Action News WTVG Toledo

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Dec 19, 2025

Ryan Pecaut

Passenger Rail Projects Could Speed Along Under New Bipartisan Bill

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The Magic That Moves Us: Why Trains Are the Soul of the Season

Why Giving Tuesday Matters: The Future is Now for Ohio’s Rail Movement

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

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

Story Stream

Dec 11, 2025

Beth Russell, MBA

The Magic That Moves Us: Why Trains Are the Soul of the Season

Dec 11, 2025

Erin Subtirelu

The Results Are In for Giving Tuesday 2025!

Dec 7, 2025

Ryan Pecaut

"Wrong" Trains are the Same Model as Cleveland. Measurement Mistakes in St. Louis

Dec 1, 2025

Erin Subtirelu

Donor Impact Across Ohio: How AAO Delivered in 2025

Topics

AAO In the Media

Convention Center Officials are Ready for the Return of Amtrak

Nov 26, 2025

Columbus Underground

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 6, 2025

The Jambar

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

Oct 17, 2025

13 Action News WTVG Toledo

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Mar 2, 2025

Ryan Pecaut

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