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 […]
Railway Supply Institute Releases Latest Annual Report and Member Supplier Guide
The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) released its latest Annual Report and Member Supplier Guide, showcasing the accomplishments and activities that directly impact the rail supply industry. It also serves as a directory for RSI members and other stakeholders to learn and connect with one another. Each year, the publication is distributed to RSI members, railroad […]
RSI, REMSA & RTA Announce Latest Economic Impact Study, Demonstrating Power of the Rail Supply Industry
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Railway Supply Institute (RSI), the Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA) and the Railway Tie Association (RTA), released the latest Economic Impact Study, showcasing the power of the rail supply industry. The major new study indicates a total GDP impact of the U.S. rail supply industry to be more than $75 billion in 2020. According […]
RSI, CARS and UNIFE Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance the Railway Supply Industry
BERLIN, Germany—The Railway Supply Institute (RSI), the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and the European Rail Supply Industry Association (UNIFE) announced today at InnoTrans 2022 the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), effective September 20, 2022, to establish future collaboration between railway supply industry organizations. “I’m proud to be joining these two organizations […]
Registration for the 2022 RSI Expo and Technical Conference is Now Open
The 2022 RSI Expo and Technical Conference will convene October 11-13 in Fort Worth, Texas. RSI and its educational partners will reconnect the industry while providing critical education keeping attendees up to date on the latest developments relevant to them and their business. “As a united front, we can address some of the most pressing […]
Lee Verhey Named New Executive Director of the RSI Committee on Tank Cars
Washington, D.C. — The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) announced today that Lee Verhey, RSI’s Director of Regulatory and Industry Affairs, would be named the new Executive Director of the RSI Committee on Tank Cars (CTC) effective May 23, 2022. Verhey will succeed retiring Vice Chair John Byrne, who has led the Committee since 2016. “Since joining […]
RSI Announces 2022 RSI Expo and Technical Conference
The RSI Expo and Technical Conference returns this fall in Fort Worth, TX on October 11-13. The conference will reconnect the industry as well as provide attendees education that will keep them up to date on the latest developments impacting the railway supply industry. From operating officers and engineers to owners, procurement professionals and executives, […]
RSI Releases Q1 ARCI Freight Car Manufacturing Statistics
Newly released data by the RSI American Railway Car Institute Committee (ARCI) shows orders and deliveries remaining steady in Q1. The total backlog grew by approximately 7%. ARCI statistics are compiled by RSI using data from North American freight railcar builders and is available to subscribers with a full breakdown by car type, including pressure […]