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How do commuter trains fare in Ohio’s four-year State Rail Plan?
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Seven members of a state commission gave the green light Thursday for the latest version of the Ohio Rail Plan, which is mandated by… Read More
How is Ohio infrastructure doing? An analysis flags water, rail systems
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio Council of the American Society of Civil Engineers released its report card for critical state infrastructure last week, just hours before floor votes… Read More
The possible track toward passenger rail in Ohio is in the GOP budget approved by the House
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A proposal that rail advocates say will move Ohio toward reviving passenger rail service for the first time since the 1970s is back on track…. Read More
Freight railroads ask courts to throw out new rule requiring two-person crews on trains
By: Josh Funk | AP
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Four railroads have asked federal appeals courts to throw out a new rule that would require two-person train crews in most circumstances, saying the mandate is arbitrary, capricious and an… Read More
New, extended Amtrak service in Ohio is a long-haul for planners and politicians
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Columbus is one of the biggest cities in America without passenger trains through Amtrak. William Murdock could talk about their possibilities all day. “When… Read More
Bills are being drafted for Ohio to rejoin a multi-state passenger rail commission
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio lawmakers from both parties and chambers are planning to introduce concurrent bills later this year to rejoin the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission… Read More
The Biden Administration announces funding to study expanding Amtrak service in Ohio
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The Biden Administration on Thursday announced $8.2 billion in funding for rail projects across the country and funding for identifying passenger rail corridors in Ohio and… Read More
Amtrak expansion in Ohio is expected to bring jobs and revenue, but not for a while
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — New numbers show the Amtrak expansion that’s planned for Ohio will bring thousands of new jobs and millions in new taxes. Earlier this week, the… Read More
Federal regulators promise a safety review at all the major freight railroads
By: Josh Funk | AP
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Federal Railroad Administration recently completed a review of Norfolk Southern’s safety culture in the wake of the February’s fiery derailment in Ohio, and officials plan to follow… Read More
Railroads push back on potential regulations changes in Ohio’s transportation budget
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The head of the lobbying group representing railroads that operate in Ohio said some changes to train regulations in the $3.7 billion transportation budget… Read More
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warns Norfolk Southern to support East Palestine
By: Josh Boak | AP
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent a letter Sunday to the CEO of Norfolk Southern, warning that the freight rail company must “demonstrate unequivocal support for the people”… Read More