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Ohio Rail Development Commission Approves Funding for Projects, Safety

January 28, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Ohio Rail Development Commission approved two projects for grant funding at its Jan. 22 bi-monthly meeting, projects resulting in nearly $400,000 in rail infrastructure investment serving companies in the State of Ohio.

Feds Say Ohio Rail Development Commission-Championed Corridors Must Perform More Analysis

January 20, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration has determined that the two Ohio Rail Development Commission-sponsored corridors must perform additional work as part of the federal agency’s Step 2 process.

Ohio EPA, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad to Electrify Historic Locomotives

January 15, 2026 The Turntable

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is partnering with the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad to repower two historic diesel locomotives with electric engines, a project aimed at preserving rail heritage while reducing emissions in a protected natural area.

NS Wants to Abandon 1.16 Miles of Track in Summit County, Ohio

December 23, 2025 The Turntable

Norfolk Southern is seeking federal permission to abandon about 1.16 miles of track in Summit County, Ohio.

Officials Announce Updated Plans for East Palestine First Responder Training Center

November 25, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

State and local officials have announced updated plans for a new first responder training facility in East Palestine, Ohio.

PUCO Approves $1.4 Million for Rail Crossing Safety Upgrades

November 6, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has approved more than $1.4 million in safety upgrades for rail crossings in three Ohio counties.

Central Ohio Leaders, Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Push for Central Ohio Passenger Rail Revival

September 24, 2025 The Turntable

Central Ohio leaders and former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently met to advance plans for restoring passenger rail to the region, which has been without service since 1979.

PUCO Approves More Than $1 Million for Ohio Rail Crossing Safety Upgrades

September 10, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved over $1 million in safety upgrades at the Winchester Street grade crossing in the village of Sardinia, Brown County.

Ohio Announces More Money for Primary Care Clinic in East Palestine

February 14, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Bruce Vanderhoff announced this week that $750,000 will be awarded to help East Liverpool City Hospital move its East Palestine primary care clinic to a new location.

Cincinnati Could Use Cincinnati Southern Sale Proceeds for ‘Underserved’ Communities

February 7, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Cincinnati Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney has proposed using a portion of the proceeds from the Cincinnati Southern Railway sale to benefit 15 “underserved” communities.