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. […]
RSI Exhibit Space Now on Sale for Railway Interchange 2021
RSI’s first round of priority exhibit space placement at Railway Interchange 2021 is now open. The first round will be open exclusively to RSI member companies in good standing, which is limited to dues-paying members for calendar year 2020. The first round will conclude on January 31. Please click here for more information.
Statement Welcoming New Members of the Surface Transportation Board
November 20, 2020—The Railway Supply Institute released the following statement this week welcoming Robert Primus and Michelle Schultz to the Surface Transportation Board (STB): “The railway supply industry welcomes Robert Primus and Michelle Schultz to the Surface Transportation Board and commends the Senate for advancing these nominees,” said Nicole Brewin, Vice President of Government & […]
Statement Congratulating President-Elect Joe Biden & Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris
Washington, DC – Nicole Brewin, Vice President of Government & Public Affairs for the Railway Supply Institute (RSI), released the following statement today congratulating President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris: “RSI and our members congratulate President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris and look forward to working with the incoming administration and […]
RSI Has Postponed Railway Interchange Booth Sales Until December 8
In light of continued uncertainty surrounding the impact of COVID-19 on large scale events, the Railway Supply Institute Board of Directors has decided to postpone the RSI exhibit booth sales for Railway Interchange until December 8, 2020. This decision is intended to allow additional time to develop plans for multiple scenarios that could impact exhibits, […]