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Rail Passengers statement on the appointment of Joseph Boardman as Amtrak CEO

Statement of Ross B. Capon
President
National Association of Railroad Passengers

On the appointment of Joseph Boardman as Amtrak CEO
November 25, 2008
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“NARP applauds the Amtrak Board’s quick action in appointing a distinguished, knowledgeable and hard-nosed leader like Boardman. There is a desperate need for passenger trains to be properly represented in any stimulus package under development. Thus it is essential right now to have a forceful, well-known person at the helm of Amtrak. We believe Joe Boardman fits the bill.
“As the Amtrak Board continues its recruitment process for a permanent CEO, NARP urges the Amtrak Board to stay focused on the funding and operational challenges facing Amtrak as demand for our national passenger train system continues to increase, and to make decisions that foster such growth in a sustained, long-term manner.”

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NARP is the largest citizen-based organization advocating for train and rail transit passengers. We have worked since 1967 to expand the quality and quantity of passenger train service in the U.S. Our mission is to work towards a modern, customer-focused national passenger train network that provides a travel choice Americans want. Our work is supported by over 24,000 individual members.