‘Smart Growth’ Group Supports Ohio Passenger Rail

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GOERLITZ, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 23: Workers assemble a double decker commuter passenger car for German state railways Deutsche Bahn at the train factory of Canadian company Bombardier on February 23, 2009 in Goerlitz, Germany. The Goerlitz Bombardier factory, located in southeastern Germany, is the biggest employer in the region and produces passenger and subway trains for rail systems across the globe. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

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Ohio Governor Ted Strickland is expected to submit an application for funding the 3C Corridor "Quick Start" passenger rail system this week.

The group, Greater Ohio, held a rally in Columbus on Thursday to support the decision of the governor.

The rail system is expected to provide convenient and affordable rail service between core cities in Ohio that include Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati.