The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) received a grant of $62,500 and they consider this a positive sign that The Feds consider The Ohio Hub a valid project for Ohio’s economy and future. The grant came from the Federal Railroad Aministration. The grant is for a feasibility study with AMTRAK to “start up two round trips per day between Cleveland and Columbus and possibly to Cincinnati (which together define the “3C” corridor”).”
It sounds like the goal of the study is to figure out a short term ’round trip’ service but make sure it fits into the long term plans and strategies for the general 3C Corridor, Ohio Hub.
Good stuff. From the ORDC press release:
The awarding of the FRA grant follows the request earlier this year by Governor Ted Strickland to Amtrak CEO Alex Kummant to begin a ridership and revenue study of possible start-up service in the 3-C Corridor. The corridor is the most densely-populated in Ohio with almost 60-percent of the state’s population, but has not seen passenger rail service since 1971. You can read about the 3C Corridor Plan here.
Peace Out - 3C
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1 Mark Stegman // Oct 14, 2008 at 8:29 pm
This is great news, kudos to Gov. Strickland. Keep up the good work.
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2 Carole Cohen // Oct 14, 2008 at 10:54 pm
Hey Mark, thanks for commenting and yes it’s about time huh?
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