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News by All Aboard Ohio

Dive into the taxes and funds that make up the Buckeye State’s transportation budget. Plus, see side-by-side comparisons of where the money is (and isn’t) dedicated to passenger rail.

Mar 11, 2026

Erin Subtirelu

A Budget Breakdown: How State-Level Transportation Funding Works in Ohio

Dive into the taxes and funds that make up the Buckeye State’s transportation budget. Plus, see side-by-side comparisons of where the money is (and isn’t) dedicated to passenger rail.

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Momentum Is Building: The Inaugural Ohio Rail Summit

Something is shifting in Ohio. For decades, passenger rail has lived in conversation, in planning documents, in long-term strategies, and in “someday” language that felt important but distant. The ideas were sound, the case was strong, but the momentum often felt just out of reach.

Recap: Acela in Action and the Future of Amtrak's Fleet with Michelle Tortolani

We had the privilege of speaking with Michelle Tortolani, Amtrak’s Vice President of Project Delivery, Fleet & Facilities. Michelle oversees a massive portfolio responsible for modernizing the trains and facilities that keep America moving. She discussed Amtrak's new Acela high speed trains, new Airo trains, and the long-distance fleet trains.

55 Years of Amtrak - How Amtrak Succeeds

Today, Amtrak’s 55th anniversary isn’t all that’s being celebrated. The U.S. is experiencing a veritable resurgence of passenger rail which some have described as a renaissance. Demand is at an all-time high, and routes from the west coast to the east coast are reporting unprecedented volumes of passengers. Rather than fighting to preserve a dying train network, Amtrak is breaking its own records every year.

Escaping the Doom Cycle of Passenger Rail Funding

The funding that kickstarted Ohio’s passenger rail renaissance has an expiration date. A new analysis from the Eno Center reveals why returning to the budget models of the past could derail the 3C&D corridor just as it gains momentum—and that we must demand multi-year appropriations to keep the project on track.

How does new passenger rail get funded at the federal level?

Learn about advance appropriations established for 2026 and the important funding dates for the future. To support the future of passenger rail efforts across Ohio and the nation, understanding the How, What and Why of passenger rail financing is crucial.
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Mar 2, 2026

Beth Russell, MBA

Momentum Is Building: The Inaugural Ohio Rail Summit

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Mar 2, 2026

Beth Russell, MBA

Ohio Rail Summit to Bring National Passenger Rail Leaders to Columbus

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Mar 1, 2026

Ryan Pecaut

Recap: Acela in Action and the Future of Amtrak's Fleet with Michelle Tortolani

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Feb 25, 2026

Ethan Barnett

Before 3C+D, There Were Two

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AAO In the Media

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Mar 12, 2026

News 5 Cleveland

Ohio city to build new train platform, enhancing connections to New York and Chicago

Jan 9, 2026

WKRC Local 12

From broad concepts to detailed service development: What's ahead for Amtrak in Central Ohio in 2026

Dec 29, 2025

Columbus Business First

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

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Ryan Pecaut

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