NARP's Vision For the Future Coinciding with NARP's 40th Anniversary, our 40-year Vision for rail in the United States -- released June 25, 2007 -- aims to shift discussions over intercity passenger rail to emphasize connectivity and capacity expansion for both freight and passenger rail.
NARP Congressional Statements and Letters Written and oral comments to House and Senate committees written by NARP staff. Includes photographs of our Annual Congressional Reception.
Reports, Comments and Letters by others Letters and other pro-rail items from Members of Congress, state and local political leaders, non-profit groups, academia, and advocates supporting Amtrak and refuting anti-Amtrak statements.
NARP Board Resolutions Policy resolutions passed by the NARP Board of Directors and the Executive Committee
Passenger Rail Funding & Statistics and other Advocacy Tools Includes a variety of resources, such as funding data (past and present), Amtrak Fact Sheets (broken down by route, Congressional district, and State), and Pro-Amtrak resolutions by local governments.
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Citizen Rail Groups Websites of state associations of railroad passengers across the United States.
Other Balanced-Transportation Groups Local and national groups devoted to passenger rail, , reducing dependancy on oil, smart growth, pedestrian-friendly construction, and other such causes.
Annual Congressional Reception Since 2005, NARP has hosted its Annual Congressional Reception on Capitol Hill. The event – with wine, plentiful hors d’oeuvres and an elegant setting – offeres attendees an opportunity to mingle with Congress members and their staffers in a relaxed and congenial atmosphere. Photos are available here on the website.
NARP Awards Awards which are either presented by NARP or coordinated by NARP. Includes the Golden Spike Award, Dr. Gary Burch Memorial Safety Award, the John R. Martin Advocacy Award and the Youth Rail Citizenship Award
