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The Morning Journal - Findings of All Aboard Ohio-commissioned study, updates on passenger rail expansion to be presented

Earlier this month, All Aboard Ohio released an economic impact study of the expansion of passenger rail service between Ohio’s four...

Earlier this month, All Aboard Ohio released an economic impact study of the expansion of passenger rail service between Ohio’s four...

December 27, 2023

All Aboard Ohio

Earlier this month, All Aboard Ohio released an economic impact study of the expansion of passenger rail service between Ohio’s four largest metro areas that will contribute $106 million to $107 million to gross state product, according to a news release.


After the initial investment, the corridor will continue to contribute $25 million to $47 million to gross state product per year from the economic impact of ridership, the release said.


The publication comes on the heels of the Federal Railroad Administration announcement of the award of four planning grants to advance the revival and expansion of intercity passenger rail service in Ohio, according to the release.


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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

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