NARP: National Association of Railroad Passengers Web Feed

NARP Contact Information

2007-08-16T20:02:00Z

Links and files referenced in the August 2007 issue of NARP News

2007-07-27T14:09:39Z

One-stop shopping for all the weblinks and documents discussed in the August issue of NARP News.

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2007-06-25T09:53:00Z

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.

Amtrak Funding in Recent Years

2007-04-04T12:54:00Z

Information on Amtrak and other modal funding since 1990. Updated with 2007 final and 2008 proposed funding levels. Click here to download (PDF file)

Dr. Gary Burch Memorial Safety Award

2007-04-03T19:19:00Z

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)

NARP President’s “State of the Association” Report

2006-12-13T19:39:39Z

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

Golden Spike Award

2006-05-23T14:01:00Z

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)

Welcome to the NARP Young Adults and Kids Site!

2005-11-02T21:21:30Z

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!

Maps of Membership Regions & Vice Presidents’ Districts

2005-05-05T23:21:00Z

First Annual National Train Day

2008-05-10T13:00:00Z

Celebrations of National Train Day at Amtrak stations across the country

Hotline #552

2008-05-09T20:57:00Z

House Amtrak reauthorization introduced;
May 10 marks First Annual National Train Day

NARP to Celebrate National Train Day; Calls on policymakers to support Grow Trains Campaign

2008-05-07T17:49:00Z

With National Train Day celebrations planned across the U.S. Saturday, NARP renewed its call to Congress, federal policymakers, and state and local governments to support its Grow Trains Campaign, and to fund repair of Amtrak’s idle cars immediately.

NARP 2008 Congressional Reception

2008-05-07T16:51:00Z

View photos and a description of our April 30, 2008 Congressional Reception, honoring Senator Gordon Smith (R-OR) and Representative John Olver (D-MA)

Celebrate National Train Day on May 10!

2008-05-07T14:00:00Z

On May 10, 2008, NARP will join Amtrak in celebrating the first annual National Train Day at stations across the country. For more details and to get involved, click here to join us as we commemorate the history of train travel and look towards the future with expanded service! Also see NARP’s news release. For coverage, see the NARP Blog.

Photos from NARP 2008 Congressional Reception

2008-05-06T17:23:00Z

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.