NARP Releases, Statements & Letters
An archive of press releases, Congress-ional statements, letters to officials, and written testimony.
November 12, 2015
For Immediate Release (#15-25)
Contact: Benet J. Wilson
443/838-7033 mobile
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP) is leading a coalition of rail groups taking part in a national day of action for passengers to ensure Congressional negotiators include passenger trains in talks to reconcile the Senate and House transportation bills.
Organizations participati...
November 5, 2015
With House Bill Cleared, NARP Turns Attention to Successful Passage of DRIVE Act's Rail Title
For Immediate Release (#15-24)
Contact: Benet J. Wilson
443/838-7033 mobile
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP) applauded the good judgment shown by members of the U.S. House of Representatives in voting today to restore flexibility and increase federal commi...
October 15, 2015
MEDIA ADVISORY
Who: Iowa Pacific Holdings Founder and President Ed Ellis
What: Ellis will give the keynote address at the National Association of Railroad Passengers' Fall Meeting in Indianapolis. He will discuss Iowa Pacific’s passenger train service between Indianapolis and Chicago, along with prospective models for private company participating in passenger rail services.
When: Saturday...
October 12, 2015
For Immediate Release (#15-23)
Contact: Benet J. Wilson
443-838-7033 mobile
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The shape of multimodal transportation and how rail fits contributes to improving mobility is the theme of the National Association of Railroad Passengers’ (NARP) annual Fall Meeting in Indianapolis October 16-18. The Fall Meeting will feature a series of panels on issues affecting rail and transpo...
October 6, 2015
For Immediate Release (#15-22)
Contact: Benet J. Wilson
443-838-7033 mobile
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP) is warning that the U.S. rail transportation system could be crippled if passenger railroads are forced to suspend train service. Amtrak and commuter railroads are facing a December 31, 2015, deadline to install Positive Train Control (PTC) techno...
