Amtrak Exploring New Rail Stop in Ashtabula
City Council — Ashtabula - Citywide
The City Manager has been meeting with All Aboard Ohio representatives working with Amtrak to establish a new rail stop and line through Ashtabula. Federal infrastructure funding in the proposed "Big Beautiful Bill" could accelerate the project.
The City Manager reported at the March 4, 2026 committee meeting that conversations are advancing with All Aboard Ohio, a group working with Amtrak to establish new rail service through Ashtabula. Key Details: - A representative from All Aboard Ohio would like to present at a future committee meeting - The timeline for congressional support letters is June through August 2026 - The federal "Big Beautiful Bill" includes infrastructure provisions mentioning transportation options like Amtrak, with potential funding available - The city is positioning itself now to be ready when federal funding requests open Why This Matters: An Amtrak stop would be transformative for Ashtabula, connecting it to Cleveland, Erie, and beyond via passenger rail. Combined with the recently launched GoBus service and the Victory Cruise Lines port, Ashtabula is building a multi-modal transportation hub. Source: City of Ashtabula Community Development Committee Meeting, March 4, 2026