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A $200 billion federal bill could finally expand modern passenger rail across the nation. But major hurdles stand in the way of this transformative funding project for Passenger Rail

Aug 17, 2025

Ryan Pecaut

New "All Aboard Act" Could Funnel Billions into Ohio Passenger Rail, But Major Hurdles Remain

A $200 billion federal bill could finally expand modern passenger rail across the nation. But major hurdles stand in the way of this transformative funding project for Passenger Rail

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Building Resilient Transporation Everywhere Is Possible: The Buckeye State Deserves Better Part II

Ohio’s rural communities are innovating to overcome transportation barriers—this is how local partnerships, citizen advocacy, and flexible transit models are reshaping mobility and resilience across the Buckeye State

How Rail Fans Raced on Amtrak from Ohio to Chicago

From predawn departures to Midwest rail visions — All Aboard Ohio’s “Race to Chicago” shows why better Amtrak service can connect Ohio’s cities, boost communities, and power a more connected Midwest.

Advocates Took the Train from Ohio to Chicago - What They Learned:

Advocating for anything can be hard - All Aboard Ohio joined three other nonprofits to try to figure out what works best.

The Economic Case for Passenger Rail in Ohio: Lessons from North Carolina

See how North Carolina's rail system goes beyond transportation, serving as an economic engine for the state. From boosting tourism and attracting manufacturing jobs to improving freight efficiency, learn key lessons for Ohio's passenger rail future.

Scrapping Rail Projects Doesn’t Just Waste Money—It Strands Lives

Passenger rail is my lifeline—it connects me to my children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. I can’t fly and I can barely drive. Without reliable trains, I’m stranded.
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Aug 16, 2025

Nathan Halm

Building Resilient Transporation Everywhere Is Possible: The Buckeye State Deserves Better Part II

Aug 13, 2025

Ryan Pecaut

Ohio's Goldilocks Moment: Why Failed Rail Projects Elsewhere Put Ohio in the Driver's Seat

Aug 10, 2025

Nathan Halm

How Rail Fans Raced on Amtrak from Ohio to Chicago

Aug 10, 2025

Ben Paulus

Advocates Took the Train from Ohio to Chicago - What They Learned:

AAO In the Media

BLET backs new legislation to expand passenger rail

Aug 15, 2025

BLET

Why the Midwest’s Rail Revolution is Unstoppable

Aug 2, 2025

Heartland Urbanist

Opinion: Ohio is the Poster Child for Why We Need a Stronger Federal Approach to Passenger Rail

Aug 1, 2025

Streetsblog

Passenger rail progress in Ohio slow, but encouraging

Jul 29, 2025

Toledo Free Press

Here's how much a proposed Amtrak route linking Columbus to Cleveland, Cincinnati would cost

Jul 24, 2025

Cincinnati Business Courier

Learning From Copenhagen: How Experiencing a Cycling City Shapes Future Professionals

Jul 24, 2025

Transport Research Center

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Mar 2, 2025

Ryan Pecaut

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

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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