Ray O'Toole New Chief Operating Officer

National Express Group PLC
1 November 1999

National Express Group PLC ('the Company')

Further to an announcement dated 28 October 1999, National Express Group PLC
is pleased to confirm the appointment of Ray O'Toole as Chief Operating
Officer, with effect from 1 November 1999.  There are no details to be
disclosed under Section 6.F.2(b) to (g) of the Listing Rules.