An archive of press releases, Congress-ional statements, letters to officials, and written testimony.
August 24, 2016
For Immediate Release (#16-20) Contact: Robert Brady – (202) 680-4951 Nelson to Open Communications Between NARP and Partners for ‘A Connected America’ Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP) announced the hiring of Betsy Nelson as its new Director of Resource Development. Nelson has a master’s degree in Civil Engineering and Transportation Policy,...
August 19, 2016
For Immediate Release (#16-19) Contact: Robert Brady – (202) 680-4951 NEW AMTRAK CEO BRINGS EXPERIENCE, PASSION TO AMERICA’S RAILROAD The National Association of Railroad Passengers is pleased to welcome Charles “Wick” Moorman as Amtrak’s next President and CEO. Amtrak announced today that Mr. Moorman will take over from current President Joseph Boardman on September 1. “Wick’s 4...
August 5, 2016
For Immediate Release (#16-18) Contact: Robert Brady – (202) 680-4951 Cokley to Establish and Build Connections between Rail Agencies across America Washington, D.C. – Today, the National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP) named Carolyn Stagger Cokley as the new Customer Advisory Committee Director for the organization. In the role, she will oversee the operations of the Amtrak...
July 28, 2016
For Immediate Release (#16-17) Contact: Robert Brady – (202) 680-4951 Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP) applauds the two decisions issued today by the Surface Transportation Board (STB), which affirm the statutory preference for passenger trains and recognize the importance of service quality at intermediate stations. The STB issued two decisions,...
July 27, 2016
For Immediate Release (#16-16) Contact: Robert Brady – (202) 680-4951 Becker to Bring Experience and Passion to Role to Support ‘A Connected America’ Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP), announced today that Bruce Becker has been hired as the Vice President of Operations for the organization. Becker was appointed to the full-time position by NAR...