COLUMBUS, OH — All Aboard Ohio today announced the full speaker lineup and official agenda for The Ohio Rail Summit, taking place April 18 at the Energy Advancement & Innovation Center on The Ohio State University campus.

The inaugural Summit brings together national leaders, policymakers, advocates, and local officials at a pivotal moment for passenger rail, as Ohio and neighboring states advance planning efforts, engage with federal programs, and position projects for implementation.

“The Ohio Rail Summit reflects how the conversation has changed,” said Mitch Radakovich, Board Chair for All Aboard Ohio. “Passenger rail in Ohio is no longer a niche issue. It is part of a broader discussion about mobility, infrastructure, and regional connectivity, and it requires a forum that brings those voices together.”

The Summit will feature a dynamic lineup of national and regional voices, including:

• Joel Szabat, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors at Amtrak

• Sean Jeans-Gail, Vice President of Policy & Government Affairs at the Rail Passengers Association

• Hayden Clarkin (The Transit Guy), national transit advocate and content creator

Featured Panel: Regional Momentum, National Context

A four-person panel will bring together perspectives from across the passenger rail ecosystem—highlighting how national policy, regional coordination, and local leadership are shaping Ohio’s path forward:

• Jon Davis, Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission - Discussing the Midwest’s planning for passenger rail and the benefits of collaboration between states

• Derrick James, Senior Policy Advocate, Environmental Law & Policy Center - Discussing national passenger rail and the role of advocacy in driving change

• Linda Pitt, Mayor of Crestline, Ohio - Discussing how Ohio communities benefit from passenger rail and are engaging in the conversation

• Joseph Garrity, Chief Strategy Officer, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission - Discussing Ohio’s current coordination efforts and the broader transportation landscape

Additional details, including the full agenda and registration, are available at:

https://www.allaboardohio.org/ohio-rail-summit

Media outlets interested in attending or scheduling interviews may contact Beth Russell at beth@allaboardohio.org. Media resources, speaker bios, and additional materials are available in the Summit press kit: https://www.allaboardohio.org/summit-presskit

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All Aboard Ohio is a 501-C3 non-profit, member-based organization dedicated to promoting more and better intercity passenger rail service and public transit throughout the state. All Aboard Ohio supports the innovation and development of a balanced transportation system that provides viable mobility choices and improves quality of life for all Ohioans.