A good article. Also has updates on progress to make short-term ADA repairs to the existing "Amshack" station and, for the long-term, to relocate Amtrak permanently to the Lorain County Transportation Center (former New York Central depot).......
Ridership increases at Elyria Amtrak
Published: Saturday, October 30, 2010
By KELLY METZ
kmetz@MorningJournal.com
ELYRIA — Amtrak ridership in Elyria is growing and with a boost of federal stimulus dollars, riders could soon be catching the train from the county's new transportation center.
The ridership has grown in Elyria from 3,719 in 2009 to 4,862 in 2010, with the fiscal year being from October to September, according to an Ohio Department of Transportation. Ridership in Sandusky has also grown from 6,513 to 7,826. The stations are serviced by the Capitol Limited, between Washington, D.C., and Chicago; and the Lake Shore Limited between New York City and Chicago.
Marc Magliari, Amtrak's Chicago-based spokesman, said he believes the increase in ridership has to do with "some economic recovery in parts of the country."
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http://www.morningjournal.com/articles/2010/10/30/news/mj3572488.txt?viewmode=fullstory
Published: Saturday, October 30, 2010
By KELLY METZ
kmetz@MorningJournal.com
ELYRIA — Amtrak ridership in Elyria is growing and with a boost of federal stimulus dollars, riders could soon be catching the train from the county's new transportation center.
The ridership has grown in Elyria from 3,719 in 2009 to 4,862 in 2010, with the fiscal year being from October to September, according to an Ohio Department of Transportation. Ridership in Sandusky has also grown from 6,513 to 7,826. The stations are serviced by the Capitol Limited, between Washington, D.C., and Chicago; and the Lake Shore Limited between New York City and Chicago.
Marc Magliari, Amtrak's Chicago-based spokesman, said he believes the increase in ridership has to do with "some economic recovery in parts of the country."
READ MORE AT:
http://www.morningjournal.com/articles/2010/10/30/news/mj3572488.txt?viewmode=fullstory
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Executive Director
All Aboard Ohio
12029 Clifton Blvd., Suite 505
Cleveland, OH 44107
(216) 288-4883
kenprendergast@allaboardohio.org
www.allaboardohio.org
