Non-Profit Proposes 3C+D Corridor Project with Passenger Rail Transportation

The 3C+D Corridor project aims to revive rail connections between Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati, three major Ohio cities with a combined metropolitan population of over two million. The project envisions Cleveland and Cincinnati as new hubs, with additional routes to enhance mobility and create economic opportunities. Amtrak’s initiative intends to address the lack of direct flights connecting these cities by providing improved access to education and employment along the corridor.

New Services and Proposed Stations:

The project will introduce new daily roundtrip services such as Cincinnati to Chicago, Cleveland to Detroit, and Cleveland to New York City. These routes will connect to local transit systems like Cleveland’s RTA, Columbus’ COTA, and Cincinnati’s Metro. Proposed stations along the corridor include Cleveland, Cleveland Hopkins Airport, Crestline, Delaware, Columbus, Springfield, Dayton, Sharonville, and Cincinnati.

Community Support and Economic Impact:

The 3C+D Corridor is projected to have an annual impact of $130 million with one-time capital investments of $2.6 billion in economic activity. Additionally, the corridor aims to address the need for quicker and more efficient transportation options in the region by developing a new rail corridor between Cleveland and Cincinnati, thus alleviating congestion on highways. This initiative will provide students, their families, faculty, and staff with frequent Amtrak service, creating sustainable and convenient travel options between major cities and universities along the route.

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