The Ohio Rail Development Commission recently approved millions in grant assistance for five freight projects as passenger rail proposals undergo federal studies.
The commission approved more than $2.3 million in grant assistance for five projects for the Ohio Rail Plan, a federally required document that is updated every four years.
"These five projects represent a significant commitment to improved safety and economic development in the state," Ohio Rail Development Commission Executive Director Matthew Dietrich said in a statement. "Together, these projects demonstrate just how important rail is to Ohio’s economy."
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