WASHINGTON, DC, November 6, 2018 – Randall Thomure has been named director of regulatory affairs and safety for the Railway Supply Institute (RSI), RSI President Mike O’Malley announced. Thomure has been engaged to oversee technical and regulatory strategies related to safety and operational issues, manage the work of the organization’s project committees, and collaborate with members and stakeholders to promote […]
Rail Supply Economic Impact Study Media Advisory
To demonstrate the power of the rail supply industry to stakeholders, members of Congress and the federal administration, RSI recently launched an economic impact study to help demonstrate the economic contribution that the rail supply industry makes in each state and nationwide. Results of this study will be presented to Congress, the press and the […]
AAR/RSI Q2 2018 Quality Newsletter Released
On June 18, 2018, the AAR/RSI Joint Q2 2018 Quality Newsletter was published. The Quality Newsletter is provided through the efforts of AAR Quality Assurance Committee and Railway Supply Institute Quality Assurance Committee members in an effort to provide information that is important to our industry in support of improving the quality of products and […]
Registration & Hotel Reservations Open for #RSICMA18 in Nashville
WASHINGTON, DC, June 4, 2018 – Conference registration and hotel reservations for the RSI/CMA 2018 Rail Expo & Technical Conference (#RSICMA18) are now open, Railway Supply Institute (RSI) President Mike O’Malley announced. RSI/CMA 2018 is scheduled for September 9-11, 2018 in downtown Nashville, Tenn. A range of registration options and prices are available for RSI/CMA 2018 attendees, and a discounted room block rate is […]
Exhibit Space Sales Now Open for #RSICMA18
April 18, 2018 – Sales for exhibit space for the RSI/CMA 2018 Rail Expo & Technical Conference are now open, Railway Supply Institute (RSI) President Mike O’Malley announced. RSI/CMA 2018 is scheduled for September 9-11, 2018 at the Music City Center in downtown Nashville, Tenn. The RSI/CMA 18 expo hall will gather 120+ exhibitors from all over the railway industry […]
RSI Issues Call for Board Member Nominations
Washington, DC – April 5, 2018 – The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) is soliciting nominations for officials from member companies to serve on its board of directors for a term beginning in January, 2019. Board members serve for a three-year term and are expected to attend each board meeting, participate on committees, and be available to staff and members. […]
RSI names Markey director of membership and communications
Washington, DC, March 29, 2018 – Maureen Markey has been named director of membership and communications for the Railway Supply Institute (RSI), RSI President Mike O’Malley announced. Markey will oversee member retention, recruitment and relations, and lead overall communications for the association. “Maureen’s expertise in marketing, business development and nonprofit communications will help RSI increase attendance for our […]
Rail Advocates Join Senator Amy Klobuchar at Loram Maintenance of Way for Manufacturing Tour, Rail Policy Discussion
Photo: Stakeholder attendees at the March 28, 18 event at Loram with Sen. Amy Klobuchar. Photo courtesty of REMSA. Hamel, MN – March 28, 2018 – Senator Amy Klobcuhar (D-MN), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, which oversees railroad policy, joined representatives from Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc., United Steel Workers Local 2002-9, Operation […]
Railway Supply Institute lauds passage of 2018 omnibus spending legislation
Washington, DC, March 23, 2018 – Railway Supply Institute (RSI) President Mike O’Malley today hailed the passage and signing of the omnibus spending package, H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, saying it is “an overall win for the U.S. economy, for railway suppliers, and for the communities they represent.” The legislation includes the following rail industry-related […]
AAR/RSI Q1 2018 Quality Newsletter Released
On March 19, 2018, the AAR/RSI Joint Quality Q1 2018 Newsletter was published. The Quality Newsletter is provided through the efforts of AAR Quality Assurance Committee and Railway Supply Institute Quality Assurance Committee members in an effort to provide information that is important to our industry in support of improving the quality of products and […]