Passenger rail in the United States has entered an important phase of development. Over the past few years, significant groundwork has been laid, driven by new federal initiatives and promising ridership numbers. But this momentum can’t be taken for granted. Continued investment and development are key to realizing the full potential of passenger rail in […]
RSI Hires Government and Public Affairs Manager to Focus on Passenger Rail
Washington, D.C. —The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) is pleased to announce Matthew Delaney has been hired as Government and Public Affairs Manager to focus on the RSI’s passenger rail initiative. In this pivotal role, Delaney will support RSI’s advocacy efforts, liaise with key stakeholders, and contribute to advancing priorities related to passenger rail on Capitol […]
Op-ed: Should metro worry about Chinese railcars? Just buy American
By: Mike O’Malley, President of RSI This article appeared in The Hill on October 19, 2019. Lawmakers in Congress want to bar transit authorities in U.S. cities from using federal tax dollars to purchase metro cars from companies owned or controlled by the Chinese government, but they have faced an intensive effort by Chinese firms […]