Rail finds itself at a precarious moment in time, faced with decisions that will not only impact our immediate industry, but the entire ecosystem it touches, from shipper to consumer. If you’ve been following RSI for the last few months, you may have seen advocacy efforts around the boxcar cliff ramp up. While the concept […]
RSI President Patty Long Appointed to Surface Transportation Board Passenger Rail Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, RSI President Patty long was appointed by Surface Transportation Board (the Board) Chairman Martin J. Oberman to the Passenger Rail Advisory Committee (PRAC). RSI President Patty Long released the following statement on her appointment: “I am thrilled to represent RSI and railway suppliers on the Passenger Rail Advisory Committee, and I […]
Railway Supply Institute Petitions for Urgent Reforms to Prevent Economic Derailment
Citing a looming supply chain crisis amid a dwindling number of active boxcars in the U.S., the Railway Supply Institute (RSI) has filed a petition with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) seeking review of the current rules for setting compensation to boxcar owners to avert a “boxcar cliff.” Current rules disincentivize the necessary construction of […]
Big Picture Trends, Areas of Collaboration and Next-Gen Advice: 2 Female Rail Executives Weigh In
While rail has traditionally been perceived as an industry driven by men, the fact is women have played a role from the start. Dating back to the late 19th century, individuals like Mary Walton developed a patent to deflect air pollutant emissions that would later be adapted for steam engines. In the 1970s, Bonnie Leake […]
Rail Safety Is Everyone’s Business
In today’s complex, interconnected landscape of modern transportation, rail remains a key pillar for the movement of goods in support of households and businesses. It is essential in transporting raw materials and goods that the public does not often think twice about but are integral to the innerworkings of our society. What does tend to […]
RSI Announces Support of FRA Proposed Rule on Freight Car Certification
Washington, D.C. – This week, the Railway Supply Institute (RSI) submitted comments to the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Freight Car Safety Standards Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. RSI President Patty Long released the following statement in support of the proposed rule: “The Railway Supply Institute is pleased with the […]
RSI Volunteers Make Strides for a Strong 2024
Last year, the Railway Supply Institute (RSI) and the rail community experienced its fair share of challenges and successes. Notable among the highs were strides made by RSI committees to educate the public and advocate for greater industry safety. As we move into 2024 with renewed momentum, RSI is shining a light on a few […]
RSI Statement in Support of Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the House Committee on Ways & Means passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) released the following statement on the proposed bill. “RSI strongly supports the recently introduced bill which restores tax policies critical to our members’ operations,” said RSI […]
Railway Age: Brighter Days Ahead
2024 FREIGHT RAIL OUTLOOK, RAILWAY AGE DECEMBER 2023 ISSUE In more ways than one, 2023 was marked by a few dark clouds. In 2024, look for them to scatter, pushed by warmer prevailing winds. (With Jason Seidl and Patty Long) Resiliency is “the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.” Resilience, a […]
RSI Statement on the Biden Administration Announcement of $16.4 Billion in Funding for Passenger Rail Projects
Washington, DC (November 10, 2023) – This week, President Joe Biden announced $16.4 billion in new funding to repair and replace critical rail infrastructure along the Northeast Corridor. The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) released the following statement in support of the recently announced funding. “RSI is thrilled that the Administration is further prioritizing a more […]