Will Ohio expand passenger rail? Ohio wants to look at the possibility
The federal support would allow the commission to examine two potential rail corridors: One that connects Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati, and another that hits Cleveland, Toledo and Detroit. But state officials emphasized that this is the first step in a long process.
"We have a lot of questions that need to be answered before we make any commitments," Gov. Mike DeWine said."The information we gather from this effort will help us make informed decisions about federal opportunities for passenger rail in Ohio." The federal program is part of the bipartisan infrastructure law championed by Sen. Sherrod Brown and former Sen. Rob Portman.
"Expanding Amtrak in Ohio, whether along current routes or by connecting Cleveland-Columbus-Dayton-Cincinnati, would transform our state’s economy and improve mobility for all Ohioans," Brown said in a statement. Amtrak previously signaled that it wants to construct a new line connecting Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton and Cincinnati. The company agreed to cover the cost of construction, track upgrades and operating costs for at least five years, then split the estimated $17 million to $20 million annual operating costs with the state.If Ohio's application is approved, it would get $500,000 for each proposed route from the Federal Railroad Administration.
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