Washington, DC, March 10, 2021 – Nicole Brewin, Senior Vice President of Government and Public Affairs of the Railway Supply Institute (RSI), released the following statement regarding the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act: “This passage of this legislation was a critical step for railway suppliers and their customers, and we applaud leaders in […]
Railway Interchange Postponed to 2023
After careful thought and much consideration, Railway Interchange regrets to announce the difficult decision to postpone Railway Interchange until 2023. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and global scope of the event, we are ultimately unable to guarantee a safe and successful event that would meet the goals and expectations of our exhibitors, attendees, and […]
RSI Congratulates Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg on Senate Confirmation
Washington, D.C. – RSI Senior Vice President of Government & Public Affairs Nicole Brewin released the following statement today on the Senate confirmation of Pete Buttigieg as the next Secretary of Transportation: “As a former mayor, Secretary Buttigieg understands firsthand how federal infrastructure investments can strengthen our communities and deliver thousands of good-paying jobs to […]
Latest RSI ARCI Data Shows Freight Railcar Orders Declining in Q4
Newly released data by the RSI American Railway Car Institute Committee (ARCI) shows that freight railcar orders declined by over 40 percent in the fourth quarter. Deliveries and backlog also declined as the industry continues to grapple with economic challenges as a result of COVID-19. ARCI statistics are compiled by RSI using data from North […]
RSI Statement on the Appointment of Martin Oberman as Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board
Washington, D.C. – The Railway Supply Institute released the following statement today from Nicole Brewin, Senior Vice President of Government & Public Affairs, regarding the appointment of Martin Oberman as Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board (STB). “RSI and our members congratulate Martin Oberman on his appointment to serve as the next chairman of the […]
RSI Statement on Passage of the Combined COVID Relief & FY 2021 Omnibus Package
Washington, D.C. – The Railway Supply Institute released the following statement today from Nicole Brewin, Vice President of Government & Public Affairs, on the passage of the combined $900 billion coronavirus relief bill and $1.4 trillion FY 2021 omnibus appropriations package late Monday evening: “RSI applauds Congress for passing this legislation to deliver much-needed relief […]
RSI Urges Railway Supplier Workforce to be Among Early Vaccine Recipients
Washington, D.C. – The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) issued the following statement today from Nicole Brewin, Vice President of Government & Public Affairs, encouraging railway suppliers to be included in early recipient groups of the COVID-19 vaccine. “Throughout the pandemic, railway supply workers across the country have provided essential services to support our passenger and […]
RSI Statement on President-elect Joe Biden’s Nomination of Pete Buttigieg to be the U.S. Secretary of Transportation
Washington, DC – Nicole Brewin, Vice President of Government & Public Affairs for the Railway Supply Institute (RSI), released the following statement today on President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination of former South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg to be the U.S. Secretary of Transportation: “RSI congratulates Mayor Pete Buttigieg on his nomination to be the next U.S. […]