Governor Mike DeWine has approved the Ohio Rail Development Commission’s application for the first phase of funding to study expanding passenger rail service, according to a press release.
Officials say the Federal Railroad Administration’s Corridor Identification and Development program would assist the state in assessing potential intercity passenger rail corridors.
“The information we gather from this effort will help us make informed decisions about federal opportunities for passenger rail in Ohio,” DeWine said. The Cleveland-Columbus-Dayton-Cincinnati and Cleveland-Toledo-Detroit corridors were identified by the state to advance for consideration, according to the release.
Officials say the Federal Railroad Administration will provide $500,000 per corridor if the application is accepted.The release says the plan would be a comprehensive plan that includes information about the track improvements, equipment, stations and other facilities, operating costs, ridership, and required state subsidy that are needed to start service, according to the release.
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