Your interest at heart.

Ensuring every dollar is accounted for and utilized to benefit our community.

Investments are on track

At the Cincinnati Southern Railway Trust, transparency and accountability are the cornerstones of our financial stewardship. Providing a clear and accessible view of how the funds are being managed and allocated is an essential part of our journey together..

Allocations to the City of Cincinnati

$1,718,971,433.65

*Quarterly distribution to the city was allocated

How the CSRT fund started

$1.6 billion was generated from the sale of the Cincinnati Southern Railway and has been placed in a dedicated trust fund. This investment fund is designed to support critical infrastructure, community development, and improvement projects that enhance the quality of life for all Cincinnati residents.

Financial highlights

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Total Fund Value
(As of April 2025)

$ 0 M

FY26 Allocated Funds

Proposed Projects
Funded in 2025

Categories of support

Funds are used for renovations/improvement of existing infrastructure, including:

Transportation and Engineering

Parks and Recreation

Health

City Facility Renovations and Repair

Areas of support at a glance

(FY25 Includes final $26M Norfolk Southern lease payment)

Transportation and Engineering

Parks and Recreation

Health

City Facility Renovation and Repairs

Investment strategy: Strong and steady

The CSRT fund is managed by UBS with a long-term vision to maximize impact while preserving capital for future generations.
The investment strategy is guided by a blend of safety, growth, and sustainability to ensure steady returns that fuel continuous improvements for Cincinnati.
46% of the portfolio is managed in diverse impact and Environmental Social Governance strategies.
This includes inclusive investing, sustainable investing and exclusion investing (excluding companies involved in environmental degradation, poor labor relations and firearms manufacturing).
Further, CSRT utilizes impact investing, which involves employing capital to address societal challenges while still receiving a market rate return.
CSRT’s impact strategy includes investing in Hamilton County bonds and projects.
This strategy doubles impact – direct contribution to existing infrastructure projects in the City of Cincinnati, as well as utilizing the power of trust to invest in local communities.

How we ensure accountability

Independent audits

Regular audits by an independent firm to verify fund activities.

Public reporting

CSRT financial reports are available for citizens to review.

Board oversight

A dedicated board of trustees ensures funds are allocated responsibly and in alignment with the trust’s mission.