Amtrak Service Is Getting a Boost in Ohio

Riding a train is such a treat. 🚂 There's something about staring out of a train window while listening to your favorite emo song that just feels so…main character. Pro tip: don't be so into your feelings that you miss your stop. 🎶🤦🏻‍♀️

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The Biden Administration recently announced they'd set aside $8 billion for major rail projects nationwide. 💰 According to the Federal Railroad Administration, Ohio's up for potential expansion of Amtrak passenger rail service through four key corridors. Yippee! 

Here’s Five Fast Facts on Ohio's Amtrak expansion plan:

1. 🚆 Route for the Home Team - A few of the routes selected for development plans are: Cincinnati-Dayton-Columbus-Cleveland, Cleveland-Toledo-Detroit, and Chicago-Fort Wayne-Columbus-Pittsburgh with connector service via Lima, Kenton, Marysville, Newark, Cochocton, Newcomerstown, Uhrichsville, and Steubenville.
   
2. 🚄 Eastbound & Down - The plan would also increase Amtrak's current route frequency to Cincinnati from New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago.

3. 💲 Choo-Choo-Cha-Ching - $500,000 from the Federal Railroad Administration will go towards planning in each of these four identified corridors.

4. 🛤️ Right on Track - The funding comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Officials say these improvements will help grow businesses, create jobs, and help Midwestern communities stay connected.

5. 📋 I'm a Planner - This current round of funding will be used mostly for planning purposes. The state can also put the money towards funding operating costs and making track improvements. 

🔥Bottom line: Don't get too excited yet. This recent announcement is only about the planning stage, nothing's set in stone. Hopefully they'll get moving so we can get moving on those trains. Planning to purchase a home soon? Ohio's new Homebuyer Plus Savings Program could help you reach your savings goals faster!

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