WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) is proud to celebrate the culmination of years of hard work by Amtrak and the rail supply industry as Amtrak’s new NextGen Acela trains formally enter service on Thursday, Aug. 28. This launch marks a significant milestone for passenger rail and is a testament to the […]
Conversations at Innovation in Rail: RSI Members’ Focus on Safety
At Innovation in Rail 2025, we took advantage of this meeting of prominent railway innovation stakeholders, influencers, and legislators to ask them some questions about technological advances can improve safety. Learn what railway innovation leaders had to say: Thank you to the following individuals for their insight:
Railway Supply Institute Monitoring Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) is closely monitoring the recently announced proposed combination of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. This transaction, which would create the nation’s first transcontinental freight railroad company, is now subject to review by the Surface Transportation Board (STB). RSI members have an interest in the long-term health and […]
Railway Supply Institute Congratulates New FTA Administrator Molinaro
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) congratulates the Hon. Marcus J. Molinaro on his confirmation by the U.S. Senate as the 16th Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on August 2, 2025. As an experienced public servant, his leadership comes at a crucial time for our nation’s transit systems. “We are […]
Railway Supply Institute Announces Changes To Executive Board
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) announced changes to its Executive Board following the unexpected passing of former Chair Rob Oesch. “We are all deeply saddened by the loss of Rob, a great leader whose contributions to the rail industry and RSI were invaluable,” said Greg Dalpe, Executive Vice President, Freight Car Services, […]