The directors of National Express Group announce that Miranda Curtis will be standing down from the Board at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on 10 May 2012 and will not therefore be putting herself forward for re-election as a non-executive director of the Company.

Miranda Curtis has decided to retire as a non-executive director of the Board in order to pursue her other business interests.

Commenting on the news John Devaney, Chairman of National Express, said: “I would like to thank Miranda for the excellent contribution she has made to the Board of National Express. On behalf of all members of the Board, I would like to wish her well for the future”.