» 10/02/08: NARP Congratulates Congress on Passage of H.R. 2095

In a statement, NARP Executive Director Ross B. Capon congratulated Congress on passing H.R. 2095, the Rail Safety Improvement Act including the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act.  This bill mandates Positive Train Control and reauthorizes Amtrak and passenger rail programs.

» 09/23/08: NARP Supports California High Speed Rail

NARP’s Executive Committee has approved a resolution in support of California’s High Speed Rail project and Proposition 1A, which will be on the November ballot in California.  NARP’s Matthew Melzer will spend time in California in the beginning of October to do field work to assist in the efforts of promoting Proposition 1A.  For more info, see our blog post.

» 09/16/08: NARP Writes to Presidential Candidates

NARP Executive Director Ross B. Capon sent a letter to the Presidential contenders encouraging them to support development of passenger trains.  A news release was also issued.

» 08/29/08: Introducing the NARP Shop

NARP is pleased to introduce the NARP Shop on CafePress.com, featuring NARP apparel and other products for rail advocates! All proceeds go towards our rail advocacy work.