Vision:
Multiple Daily Passenger Trains Across 3 New Ohio Routes
Existing Ohio Amtrak routes pass along the borders of our state and connect us to DC, New York, and Chicago. New daily passenger trains will connect us within our state and bring our cities closer together. Ohio citizens will benefit from the connectivity, convenience, and economic boost that daytime passenger rail will bring. Every route is planned to have up to three daily round trips, making work commutes, sports-game connections, business trips, and leisure travel convenient.
Passenger rail will spread economic vitality throughout our state and bring communities together. Investments in passenger rail will also benefit our freight rail network, enhancing the services vital to our manufacturing and agricultural sectors.
2025 Legislative Priorities
Rejoin the Midwest Intercity Passenger Rail Commission (MIPRC)
MIPRC brings together state leaders from across the region on a bipartisan basis to promote and support existing and new passenger rail development in the Midwest. Rejoining MIPRC lays groundwork to interconnect with neighboring state’s rail projects. MIPRC’s current members are Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
Complete the Corridor ID Process
The Corridor ID program will make sure Ohio has a clear picture of what expanding passenger rail means for the economy of our state. The federal government has allocated millions of dollars to help states like Ohio develop and study passenger rail routes in 2025 and 2026 with minimal commitments from state budgets. By completing Corridor ID we’ll get a clear picture at what will be required to introduce passenger rail service, how it will drive economic development, reduce congestion, and promote travel and tourism across the state.
Support Funding of the Ohio Rail Development Commission
As Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) mission to represent the interests of passenger rail service in the state of Ohio grows more important, ORDC will provide robust administrative support for the Corridor ID Program. ORDC should be empowered to embrace it’s mission of ensuring effective management of passenger rail projects and driving economic development that benefits residents and businesses alike.
Ohio should continue essential funding for ORDC and encourage the governor to fill the vacant seat representing the interests of passenger rail on the commission.
Examples
Keep your messages short but make it personal. This is your opinion and why you care. Don't include your specific city but feel free to reference the proposed passenger rail routes you've heard about or the priorities listed on this page.
Dear [Legislator's Name],
Ever since traveling Amtrak in North Carolina I've been a strong supporter of passenger rail for Ohio. A high-quality way to travel between cities throughout our state would be amazing. I want Ohio to complete the Corridor ID process so that we can make that a reality.
Thank you so much,
[Your Name]
Dear [Legislator's Name],
It’s time to give Ohioans more transportation options to get around and between states! I've heard about the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Coalition and think it makes so much sense that Ohio would be a part of it. Please support bringing passenger rail to our state!
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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