Prism Rail Special Dividend

National Express Group PLC
19 September 2000


                          National Express Group PLC                          
                                                                              
            Offer for Prism Rail PLC - Prism Rail special dividend            


The record date for the special dividend of 40p per share payable by Prism
Rail to Prism Rail shareholders is, now the offer has been declared
unconditional in all respects, 19th September, 2000. This dividend will be
paid on 25th September, 2000.