NARP: National Association of Railroad Passengers Web Feed

NARP Board of Directors & Membership Regions

2008-07-28T17:04:00Z

Click on each link below for a list of directors, past and upcoming membership meetings, and a map of the region.

Maps of All 12 Membership Regions & Vice Presidents’ Districts

2008-07-17T22:00:00Z

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.

The NARP Grow Trains Campaign

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

NARP’s George Falcon 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!

Fact Sheets and Analysis of Amtrak Ridership

2008-08-06T13:25:00Z

Analysis of Amtrak ridership, focusing on the four major types of Amtrak service and coach versus sleeping car data.

Hotline #564

2008-08-01T21:18:00Z

S. 294 and other legislation stalled over oil drilling;
Durbin introduces S. 3360 to finance Amtrak rolling stock

NARP Assistant Director of Legislative Relations Sean Jeans-Gail

2008-07-30T16:42:01Z

Sean Jeans-Gail joined the National Association of Railroad Passenger in 2008, and is currently working as an Assistant Director of Legislative Relations. A native of Portland, Oregon, he holds a BA in philosophy from the University of Oregon, where he was on the Dean’s list and a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.

Hotline #563

2008-07-25T20:40:00Z

S. 294 conference committee convenes;
Wash. Union Station management focus of oversight hearing

Hotline #562

2008-07-18T21:46:00Z

Appropriations process faces uncertain future;
Amtrak commits to return cars to service for Illinois trains