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- Rail Priorities for a New Administration: Q&A With Jack Isselmann, RSI GPAC ChairBy RSI Staff As the new presidential administration and Congress begin their terms, RSI is hard at work advocating for key legislative priorities that will shape the future of the rail industry. High on the agenda is the reauthorization of surface transportation funding, crucial for maintaining and improving the nation’s transportation infrastructure, and restoring critical… Read more: Rail Priorities for a New Administration: Q&A With Jack Isselmann, RSI GPAC Chair
- Quality, Technology, and Safety: Rail Priorities in 2025By RSI Staff As the calendar turns to a new year, the rail industry remains laser focused on improving safety and reliability, with innovation and quality at the center. Jason Riggs, vice president of quality and technical services at Marmon Rail, believes the opportunities to enhance rail safety through new technologies are vast, paired with… Read more: Quality, Technology, and Safety: Rail Priorities in 2025
- RSI Congratulates Chairman Graves, Looks Forward to Continued PartnershipDecember 13, 2024 — The Railway Supply Institute (RSI), the leading advocate for the railway supplier industry, congratulates Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) on his continued service as Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Chairman Graves’ leadership has been instrumental in fostering policies that advance safety, innovation, and sustainability within the freight and passenger… Read more: RSI Congratulates Chairman Graves, Looks Forward to Continued Partnership
- The Evolution of U.S. Passenger Rail: Why Progress MattersPassenger 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… Read more: The Evolution of U.S. Passenger Rail: Why Progress Matters
- The Future of High-Speed Rail in America—and How Freight Can BenefitBy RSI Staff As demand for high-speed rail (HSR) continues to grow, the U.S. rail industry stands at the precipice of a transformative era. While many are familiar with HSR’s potential to revolutionize travel, fewer may appreciate the far-reaching benefits it can bring to the freight rail industry and broader rail ecosystem. According to Andy… Read more: The Future of High-Speed Rail in America—and How Freight Can Benefit