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Amtrak Vice President Visits All Aboard Ohio

Having the support of federal and state representatives, and local communities and organizations like All Aboard Ohio -- this is key

Having the support of federal and state representatives, and local communities and organizations like All Aboard Ohio -- this is key

July 19, 2024

Ryan Pecaut

Nicole Bucich speaking at All Aboard Ohio Annual Meeting 2024

Amtrak Vice President Nicole Bucich recently visited the annual meeting of All Aboard Ohio to address significant developments in rail transportation within the state. During her presentation, she provided updates on two important initiatives:


Corridor ID

Bucich emphasized the advancements being made in the Corridor ID project, which seeks to enhance rail connectivity and efficiency in Ohio.


FRA Long Distance Study

She also talked about the ongoing efforts related to the FRA Long Distance study, which is aimed at improving long-distance rail services in the region.


Additionally, Bucich mentioned the possibility of Amtrak serving as an operator for Ohio, indicating a potential partnership that could be advantageous for both the rail service and the state's transportation network.


Bucich

Having the support of federal and state representatives, and local communities and organizations like All Aboard Ohio -- this is key.

- Nicole Bucich [Amtrak Vice President, Network Development]


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Ryan Pecaut is the communications strategy lead at All Aboard Ohio and a career professional in transportation analytics

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All Aboard Ohio is a non-profit, member-based organization dedicated to promoting improved public transportation and passenger rail service throughout the state. 

Founded in 1973 and incorporated as a registered 501c-3 in 1987, All Aboard Ohio has spent more than 50 years advocating, educating, and working towards our goal of a connected 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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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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info@allaboardohio.org

3136 Kingsdale Center, 


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