About Us
The Rhode Island Association of
Railroad Passengers (RIARP) was formed in 1972 by a group of
In prior decades, commuter and
intercity rail services were declining and public transportation policy had yet
to recognize passenger rail service's future potential. Amtrak (the National Railroad Passenger Corporation), founded in
1971, was in its infancy. Local citizens came together to
affect change. Rail ridership has significantly grown in the state and
around the nation since that era.
RIARP is loosely affiliated with
the National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP). RIARP has about 60 members; NARP has about 24,000 members.