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February 27, 2014

Ross Capon Transitions from His 39-Year Tenure at National Association of Railroad Passengers
Dr. Larry Scott to Take Over as Acting President

Washington, D.C.-The National Association of Railroad Passengers announced this week that Ross Capon will be transitioning from his 39-year career with the organization. Dr. Larry Scott will take over as Acting President.

Capon has worked for NARP since 1975, becoming Executive Director in 1976. He has been a tireless advocate for national passenger rail system that provides America's passengers with a safe, reliable, convenient travel choice.

"Ross has served America's passengers with great distinction during his 39 year tenure," said NARP Chairman Bob Stewart. "During Ross's time at NARP, the Association's recognition and influence significantly increased. That's reflected not only in the recognition he has received in the industry, but in the growth of passenger rail across the nation."

"I am confident that the top-notch staff I have assembled will continue to strengthen the Association's ability to press for the improvement and growth of our nation's passenger train network and to grow membership," said Capon. "I will be working closely with Acting President Larry Scott, and I'm pleased to be able to assist Larry in ensuring the smoothest possible transition in leadership and the continued growth of NARP."

For his longstanding support of trains, Capon has been recognized with the Robert K. Pattison Partnership Award from the Intermodal Passenger Institute in 2000, and the W. Graham Claytor Jr. Award for Distinguished Service to Passenger Transportation from Railway Age Magazine in 2007. In addition, Capon received NARP's own Golden Spike Award in 1985.

About the National Association of Railroad Passengers
NARP is the only national organization in the U.S. speaking for the users of passenger trains and rail transit. We have worked since 1967 to expand the quality and quantity of passenger rail in the U.S. Our mission is to work towards a modern, customer-focused national passenger train network that provides a travel choice Americans want. Our work is supported by over 22,000 individual members.

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