About
Governing Documents
Articles of Incorporation
Articles of Incorporation from Inception in Illinois in 1967 and as subsequently amended
Nonprofit Status
The National Association of Railroad Passengers, DBA the Rail Passengers Association, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Dues and contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Bylaws
Note: The Bylaws Committee has updated the documents to reflect the results of the 2022 Fall Council Business Meeting
- Revised And Adopted April 1, 2024
- Member And Staff Code Of Conduct (Revised and adopted March 22, 2023)
Directors and Representatives
NARP dba Rail Passengers Association 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.
Board of Director Governance Policies
Nondiscrimination Statement
The National Association of Railroad Passengers dba Rail Passengers Association (and/or any subsidiaries) shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, and selection of volunteers and vendors. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
"The COVID Pandemic has been and continues to be the biggest challenge faced by Americans as it has taken a deadly toll on the world and on the world’s economies. During COVID Locomotive Engineers at Amtrak and other Passenger and Freight Railroads have embodied the definition of essential workers. This dedication by our members is not new. We applaud the Rail Passenger’s Association for recognizing the vital contributions of our members and their hard work moving Americans and freight during the COVID pandemic."
Dennis Pierce, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) National President
December 21, 2021, on the Association awarding its 2021 Golden Spike Award to the Frontline Amtrak Employees.