http://www.narprail.org en narp@narprail.org 2012-02-10T21:47:37+00:00 http://www.narprail.org/cms/index.php/main/webfeed/contact/ NARP 2009-01-14T20:02:18+00:00 http://www.narprail.org/cms/index.php/main/webfeed/capon_bio/ Ross Capon joined the staff of the National Association of Railroad Passenger (NARP) in 1975, and became executive director in 1976.  In 2008, his title was changed to president.  Mr. Capon’s duties as President and CEO of the only national organization advocating for the users of passenger trains and rail transit include testifying before Congress and working with members of Congress to increase funding for passenger rail service; briefing the media on passenger rail issues; and coordinating among state and regional associations of railroad passengers on local issues that affect passenger rail. More about NARP, NARP Staff Bios NARP 2009-01-14T18:41:16+00:00 http://www.narprail.org/cms/index.php/main/webfeed/divisions/ More about NARP, NARP Board of Directors & Membership Divisions NARP 2009-01-14T14:00:57+00:00 http://www.narprail.org/cms/index.php/main/webfeed/officers/ More about NARP, NARP Board of Directors & Membership Divisions NARP 2008-07-18T12:32:27+00:00 http://www.narprail.org/cms/index.php/main/webfeed/links_august/ One-stop shopping for all the weblinks and documents discussed in the August issue of NARP News. More about NARP NARP 2007-07-27T14:09:39+00:00 http://www.narprail.org/cms/index.php/main/webfeed/header/ Welcome to the web home of the National Association of Railroad Passengers’ 40-year vision for rail in the United States. We aim to shift discussions over intercity passenger rail to emphasize connectivity and capacity expansion for both freight and passenger rail.  Visit the links below for more information. Please do not hesistate to contact NARP if you want further information or to give us your feedback.  We are particularly interested in your observations about specific proposed routes on our map, since you live closer to—and may know more about the potential—for many of this routes.  You can also read our news release about our vision. NARP's Vision For the Future NARP 2007-06-25T09:53:39+00:00 http://www.narprail.org/cms/index.php/main/webfeed/burch/ The Dr. Gary Burch Memorial Safety Award is an annual award granting $1,000 to the railroad worker who has done the most to improve the safety of railroad passengers. (includes history and list of recipients) More about NARP, NARP Awards NARP 2007-04-03T19:19:03+00:00 http://www.narprail.org/cms/index.php/main/webfeed/narp_presidents_state_of_the_association_report/ Presented by George Chilson to the NARP Board of Directors at its October 2006 Meeting in Austin, TX and discussed in the January 2007 issue of NARP News More about NARP NARP 2006-12-13T19:39:39+00:00 http://www.narprail.org/cms/index.php/main/webfeed/spike/ NARP’s annual award recognizing celebrities, elected officials, and others who have made important contributions to the passenger rail cause. (includes history and a list of recipients) More about NARP, NARP Awards NARP 2006-05-23T14:01:16+00:00 http://www.narprail.org/cms/index.php/main/webfeed/welcome_to_the_narp_young_adults_and_kids_site/ All Americans from the young to the young at heart benefit from the mobility, freedom, and fun that rail travel offers. The purpose of this page is to provide resources of interest to families, to kids, and to young adults who want to learn more about trains and travel by train.  Click on the links below to begin your journey! NARP Young Adults and Kids Corner NARP 2005-11-02T21:21:30+00:00 http://www.narprail.org/cms/index.php/main/webfeed/hotline_745/ House bill attacking passenger trains and transit galvanizes opposition; track in Michigan and Indiana is cleared for 110 mph NARP 2012-02-10T21:47:37+00:00 http://www.narprail.org/cms/index.php/main/webfeed/fec_station_plans/ List of the plan of each community along the Florida East Coast Railway to redevelop its existing station or build a new one to prepare for Amtrak service over the route. A supplement to the February 2012 issue of NARP News, our newsletter for members (member login required for access). Passenger Rail Funding & Statistics and other Advocacy Tools Malcolm Kenton 2012-02-08T14:58:06+00:00 http://www.narprail.org/cms/index.php/main/webfeed/hotline_744/ House T&I’s “American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act” lands with a thud NARP 2012-02-03T22:24:14+00:00 http://www.narprail.org/cms/index.php/main/webfeed/2012_house_surface_bill/ We oppose H.R. 7’s cuts to Amtrak, provision to privatize on-board food service, 5-year extension of the Positive Train Control deadline, and increase in maximum truck weights. Malcolm Kenton 2012-02-01T22:22:27+00:00 http://www.narprail.org/cms/index.php/main/webfeed/hr7_concerns/ The “American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act” (H.R. 7) has measures that would take transportation policy in the wrong direction when more and more people are turning to train travel. Malcolm Kenton 2012-02-01T18:41:04+00:00 http://www.narprail.org/cms/index.php/main/webfeed/ptc_reactions/ NARP President and CEO Ross Capon’s reactions to presentations on Positive Train Control collision-prevention technology made at the 91st annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, Jan. 24, 2012. Legislative and Government Related Resources, NARP Pushes The Facts Malcolm Kenton 2012-02-01T18:32:22+00:00 http://www.narprail.org/cms/index.php/main/webfeed/rail_groups_push_for_california_to_break_ground_on_high-speed_rail_in_2012/ The National Association of Railroad Passengers, Californians for High Speed Rail, and Midwest High Speed Rail Association join together to ask California’s Governor to move forward with construction on high-speed rail NARP 2012-01-31T21:32:23+00:00 http://www.narprail.org/cms/index.php/main/webfeed/rail_groups_push_for_california_to_break_ground_on_high-speed_rail_in_2012/ The National Association of Railroad Passengers, Californians for High Speed Rail, and Midwest High Speed Rail Association join together to ask California’s Governor to move forward with construction on high-speed rail NARP 2012-01-31T21:08:01+00:00 http://www.narprail.org/cms/index.php/main/webfeed/narp_accepting_nominations_for_the_2012_burch/ Know someone in the train industry who goes above and beyond to keep passengers safe?  Nominate them! NARP 2012-01-31T19:22:59+00:00 http://www.narprail.org/cms/index.php/main/webfeed/hotline_743/ Transportation and the State of the Union; back-and-forth over California bullet train continues NARP 2012-01-27T22:14:59+00:00