The state of Ohio is “strongly considering” applying for federal dollars that could lead to expanded passenger rail service throughout the state, including establishment of a new route connecting Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati.
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The Federal Railroad Administration late last month announced the details of the program, which includes a March 20 deadline to apply. Dan Tierney, the governor’s spokesman, said Friday that funding from the new federal program would help Ohio determine answers to those questions, even before a firm state financial commitment is required. Indeed, the first two phases of the“It will help us gather more information to make an informed decision,” said Tierney. “We’re strongly considering it.”
She also envisions new shorter routes that start and end in Cleveland, traveling to Detroit, Buffalo, Pittsburgh and elsewhere. Currently, there are two Amtrak routes that stop in Cleveland – the Lake Shore Limited, which connects New York City and Boston to Chicago, and the Capitol Limited, which connects Washington, D.C. to Chicago. Both eastbound and westbound trains on those routes stop in Cleveland in the dark, early-morning hours.
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