Gov. Mike DeWine cleared the way Wednesday for the Ohio Rail Development Commission to apply for federal funds to explore Amtrak passenger rail expansion in the state.
CLEVELAND — Good news for those looking to see the expansion of passenger rail service in Ohio. Gov. Mike DeWine has directed the Ohio Rail Development Commission to apply for the first phase of funding to begin the process of studying the matter.
This grant from the Federal Railroad Administration’s Corridor Identification and Development program would assist the state in assessing potential intercity passenger rail corridors. “This is the first step of many in this process," the governor said in a statement."We have a lot of questions that need to be answered before we make any commitments. The information we gather from this effort will help us make informed decisions about federal opportunities for passenger rail in Ohio.
This doesn't commit the state to anything but helps to answer the governor's questions he told Nes 5 centered around costs, yes, but those costs were tied to routes, ridership and speed of the train.
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