Rail advocates push for daytime trains through Toledo

Passenger rail advocates in Toledo for a national rail convention pressed for frequent daytime trains, 13abc reported. Trains at the downtown Toledo station are few, and most stop in the middle of the night.

All Aboard Ohio board chair Mitch Radaovich called for reliable, affordable service at hours people will use, so riders can make a round trip in one day. Talks continue about a route connecting Toledo, Detroit and Cleveland.

Supporters say money for Toledo rail upgrades existed in the 2021 federal infrastructure law, which expired Sept. 30 while Congress works on a reauthorization. Federal dollars also require local support, which the Rail Passengers Association's chief executive called inconsistent in Ohio. Even at the current pace, a new route would likely arrive in the mid-2030s.