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More than any other time in the history of Ohio: the time for passenger rail is now. Your donation goes towards economic studies, staff, community advocacy, and education in the statehouse.
Transit Progress Needs All of Us
2025 was a big year for transit and passenger rail in the Midwest and Ohio. It's so important that All Aboard Ohio, your advocate, has the means to advocate for all Ohioans.
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At our first Advocacy Day, AAO members and partners met with more than 50 lawmakers to educate on modern passenger rail in Ohio. We delivered a clear message: rail means economic growth, stronger cities, and connected communities. Lawmakers listened, and many asked how they could help advance this work.
This year’s Giving Tuesday will help fuel the next phase of outreach, education, and advocacy across the state, ensuring Ohio’s voice remains strong and consistent in every conversation about rail.
Read about our accomplishments and goals below.
Background: Four Corridors Are Being Studied for Passenger Rail Development
The Corridor ID Program from the Federal Railroad Administration announced multiple routes in Ohio that are now in phase one development work.
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We must continue showing public support to keep these routes progressing!
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Also 2 potential long-distance Amtrak routes were announced that pass through Ohio. We're excited to push for these routes that improve connectivity to our surrounding states.
In 2025 - We Released Our First Advocacy Publication
We're proud of the impact of "Ohio Runs On Rail"
The booklet has been a key resource for legislators, government officials, community leaders, and people in Ohio who are passionate about rail. It's become a guide for other states looking to build momentum.
Flash Back To 2025 With AAO News
Our news page shares with perspectives, news, and storytelling for our Ohio rail community. Keep an eye out for even more quality transit news in the next year of All Aboard Ohio.
In 2025 - We Studied Economic Impact!
We funded an impactful $26,000 fiscal analysis study to understand how passenger rail will benefit the state of Ohio and it's communities.
The 2021 federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act allocated funds for expansion of Amtrak. The agency has signaled Ohio as a priority for expansion, with an interest in connecting the cities of Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton. For this expansion to take place, the state of Ohio must agree to terms, including splitting future operation costs down the road.
In February of 2023, the DeWine administration announced plans to apply for federal money to study the feasibility of expanding Amtrak service in Ohio. Legislative and executive leaders are now deciding whether to support the second and third phases of expansion.
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Scioto Analysis provided All Aboard Ohio and Lawmakers with fiscal analysis of passenger rail on the State of Ohio with potential to make a big impact in the statehouse. Read it here
In 2026 - We're Preparing For A Lot More!
It's going to be a big year. Here's why:
We're anticipating funding for the bipartisan Midwest Intercity Passenger Rail Coalition.​
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We're also providing feedback on approved local transit funding implementations.
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There are new lawmakers in Ohio to educate on transportation funding.
We're opening new university affiliate chapters in 2025 following recent Toledo and Athens chapter startup.
We continue coalition building with officials in all levels of government.
We're growing our inter-organization partnerships: as a state org we’re connecting with other state orgs and doing more with city transit advocacy groups.
We're continuing to support underway studies for upcoming Amtrak routes 3C + D, DTC, Cardinal, Midwest Connect and all kinds of progress related to the Corridor ID program.
Our Goal:
ACCELERATING BETTER PUBLIC TRANSIT IN THE MIDWEST
All Aboard Ohio is a 501c-3 nonprofit with over 50 years of advocacy work, advocating for improved public transportation and passenger rail service in the Midwest​
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#112 Columbus, OH 43221
