» 07/17/08: NARP Expresses Support for CA HSR

NARP’s Executive Committee has approved a resolution in support of California’s High Speed Rail project and Proposition 1, which will be on the November ballot in California.

» 06/12/08: NARP Applauds Passage of H.R. 6003

On June 11, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6003, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, by a veto-proof margin of 311-104. NARP Executive Director Ross B. Capon issued a statement praising the House for passing this important legislation.

» 06/04/08: Oil prices, Airline turmoil call for more passenger trains

With oil over $130 a barrel, gas prices are exceeding $4 a gallon and the airline industry is slashing capacity.  NARP issued a news release urging immediate investment in improving existing rail service and funding growth and expansion.

» 05/13/08: National Train Day reports can be read on the NARP Blog

National Train Day was celebrated on May 10.  Read all about it on NARP’s blog.

» 05/06/08: Photos from NARP 2008 Congressional Reception

The National Association of Railroad Passengers held its annual Congressional Reception on Capitol Hill in the Foyer of the Rayburn House Office Building on April 30, 2008.  Click here to see photos and read about our honored guests.