National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP)

The mission of the National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP) is to work for a modern, customer-focused national passenger train network that provides a travel choice Americans want.

NARP is the largest national membership advocacy organization for train and rail transit passengers. We have worked since 1967 to expand the quality and quantity of passenger rail in the United States. Our work is supported by around 28,000 individual members.

NARP's vision is for an expanded national network of passenger trains (short, medium, and long-distance), putting 80% of Americans within 25 miles of a train station served by frequent, fast, and reliable trains providing top-notch customer service. NARP also seeks to have at least one high-speed rail line with trains operating at a maximum speed of at least 220 mph in operation by 2025. Finally, NARP seeks enhanced connectivity between intercity trains and airports, intercity buses, local transit, cycling and walking, and car rental and sharing service for a seamless multi-modal transportation network.

NARP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Dues and contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

NARP is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors, which is elected by the all-volunteer Council of Representatives, our national advisory body elected by the general membership by state. Click here for a list of Directors and Representatives.

• 22/10 Rail Passengers’ CEO Urges More and Better Trains
• 13/11 Rail passengers petition Supreme Court to review case involving on-time performance standards
• 02/10 Killing Amtrak would cost U.S. billions, hurt rural Americans
• 20/07 House Appropriations Committee moves transportation, Amtrak funding bill to full house
• 24/05 White House doubles down on cuts to infrastructure investment, slashes Amtrak routes and transit funding
• 18/05 NARP on the scene for Infrastructure Week in Washington, D.C.
• 15/02 NARP supports funding for Caltrain Electrification Project in letter to Secretary Chao
• 01/02 NARP welcomes Elain Chao as new Secretary of Transportation
• 30/11 Chao nominated as Transportation Secretary
• 16/11 New report highlights 10-year safety trend in freight and passenger rail
• 10/11 Election 2016: What it means for transit
• 29/07 STB affirms rights of rail passengers
• 19/05 Statement from NARP’s Jim Mathews on NTSB’s Findings for Amtrak Train 188
• 04/05 Concurring With Senators, NARP Presses For New Amtrak CEO Committed To Growing A Unified National Passenger Network
• 13/10 National Rail Passengers Group meeting in Indianapolis to focus on advocacy efforts, multimodal transportation issues
• 07/10 Narp urges immediate congressional action on positive train control to avoid rail shutdown