By RSI Staff As technology continues to evolve at the speed of light and make access to data increasingly available, how does rail keep pace, especially when it comes to monitoring logistics? Today’s solutions are at times considered antiquated and disparate across the industry. RailPulse seeks to answer this question and modernize rail shipping for […]
RSI Commends Congress for Passage of H.R. 3317 to Strengthen National Security and Domestic Rail Industry
Washington, D.C. – May 22, 2024 – Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3317, the Rolling Stock Protection Act, taking a significant step toward protecting national security and the domestic rail industry. This legislation closes a loophole allowing grandfathered public transportation agencies to use federal funds to procure rolling stock from Chinese state-owned enterprises […]
‘Speaking to Every Corner of the Industry’: A Conversation With RSI Board Member Jeremy Erickson
https://youtu.be/X_iUuoM9awU?si=1GWGDCuPV-7EPncX In this video interview, we sit down with Jeremy Erickson, COO of Messiah Locomotive Service and RSI Board Member, to get some insight into his world. Jeremy shares how his company makes the most of tradeshow events, using them to build connections that drive their business forward. He also talks about the benefits of […]
Addressing the Boxcar Cliff: An Inflection Point We Can’t Afford to Miss
Rail finds itself at a precarious moment in time, faced with decisions that will not only impact our immediate industry, but the entire ecosystem it touches, from shipper to consumer. If you’ve been following RSI for the last few months, you may have seen advocacy efforts around the boxcar cliff ramp up. While the concept […]
RSI President Patty Long Appointed to Surface Transportation Board Passenger Rail Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, RSI President Patty long was appointed by Surface Transportation Board (the Board) Chairman Martin J. Oberman to the Passenger Rail Advisory Committee (PRAC). RSI President Patty Long released the following statement on her appointment: “I am thrilled to represent RSI and railway suppliers on the Passenger Rail Advisory Committee, and I […]
RSI Statement on the Biden Administration Announcement of $16.4 Billion in Funding for Passenger Rail Projects
Washington, DC (November 10, 2023) – This week, President Joe Biden announced $16.4 billion in new funding to repair and replace critical rail infrastructure along the Northeast Corridor. The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) released the following statement in support of the recently announced funding. “RSI is thrilled that the Administration is further prioritizing a more […]
RSI President Patty Long Statement on PHMSA Suspension of Authorization of Liquefied Natural Gas Transport
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Railway Supply Institute (RSI) President Patty Long issued the following statement: “The extended hold of the rule for transporting LNG by rail is disappointing. Transporting LNG has a proven safety record, and with our country continuing to face rising energy prices, we should be incentivizing critical infrastructure that can provide additional capacity […]
RSI Names Ashley N. Shelton New Senior Director of Government and Public Affairs
Washington, D.C.—The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) announced today the appointment of Ashley N. Shelton as its Senior Director of Government and Public Affairs, effective September 12, 2023. “We are delighted to welcome Ashley”, said RSI President Patty Long. “Ashley brings with her a wealth of knowledge in transportation, infrastructure and manufacturing issues, having worked closely […]