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Officials: No Health Issues Reported from Ohio Train Derailment

February 14, 2023 The Center Square
State officials have received no reports of health issues more than 10 days after a train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in eastern Ohio and more than a week after a Norfolk Southern executed a controlled release of the chemicals, a spokesman for Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday.

Commuter Rail

Ohio Wants to Study Passenger Rail Between Major Cities

February 10, 2023 The Center Square
Ohio wants to begin studying expanding passenger rail service in the state connecting the state’s largest cities.

Legislation

Ohio Bill Would Increase Penalties for Railroads That Block Grade Crossings

October 26, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire
Proposed legislation in Ohio would increase penalties for railroads that block grade crossings.

FRA

Operation Lifesaver Awards More Than $245,000 for Rail Safety Public Awareness Campaigns

May 28, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire
Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) are awarding than $200,000 in competitive rail safety awareness grants to Operation Lifesaver programs in a dozen states.

Miscellaneous

Ohio Industries Getting Boosts from State Railroad Grant Efforts

January 23, 2021 The Center Square
More than $600,000 in state grants are expected to help create nearly 120 new Ohio jobs while improving rail access for industries in three communities, the Ohio Rail Development Commission announced.

FRA

FRA Sending Nearly $14 Million for Ohio Rail Projects

September 30, 2020 The Center Square
Ohio is set to receive nearly $14 million from the federal government for several railroad projects across the state.

Miscellaneous

Ohio Rail Development Commission Approves $80,000 Grant for Huhtamaki

September 30, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved an $80,000 grant award to Huhtamaki, Inc. The money will help repair two on-site grade crossings at the company’s facility in New Vienna, Ohio.

Short Line/Regional

Ohio Rail Development Commission Awards $300,000 Grant to Cleveland & Cuyahoga Railway

September 28, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) recently awarded the Cleveland & Cuyahoga Railway a $300,000 grant to repair a stone arch culvert.

Safety

Operation Lifesaver, Feds Announce $200,000 in Grants for Safety Programs

May 24, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire
Operation Lifesaver and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) last month announced $200,000 in grants to Operation Lifesaver programs in 14 states.

History

That Time the Nazis Targeted America and Our Railroads

April 24, 2020 Railfanning.org Digital Library
In June 1942, during World War II, the Germans launched a plan to sabotage key targets inside the United States.

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