The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) — an association dedicated to advancing safety, innovation, technology, and sustainability within the freight and passenger railway supplier industry — announces the appointment of Thomas Jensen as President. Jensen will lead RSI’s legislative, regulatory, and advocacy efforts on behalf of the railway supply industry. “RSI is pleased to welcome Tom […]
Video Series: Celebrating America’s 250th
By RSI Staff As America marks 250 years, the Railway Supply Institute reflects on how innovation in rail has helped shape the nation’s past, power its present and drive its future. Thank you to Amsted Rail, FreightCar America, NSH-USA, Siemens Mobility, Wabtec Corporation and Oxford Economics for supporting this series. Part 1: Forging the Nation […]
RSI Deeply Disappointed by STB Decision to Decline Review of Car‑hire Rule
The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) is deeply disappointed that the Surface Transportation Board (STB) has denied RSI’s petition to reopen the decades‑old car‑hire arbitration framework. The STB’s decision to “wait and see” the impact of minor incremental adjustments — none of which address the existing railcar fleet — leaves in place the fundamental structural issues […]
Railway Supply Institute Statement on Advancement of the BUILD America 250 Act
Last week, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 Act, the next long-term surface transportation package to invest in America’s freight and passenger rail, transit systems and other surface transportation infrastructure. The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) commends Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), and members of the committee for working in […]
Railway Interchange 2026 Session Sneak Peek: An Amtrak and Supplier Industry Roundtable
In preparation for Railway Interchange 2026, taking place June 2-4 in Omaha, NE, RSI is taking a sneak peek into some can’t-miss sessions. To chat about the session “Building the Future of Passenger Rail: An Amtrak and Supplier Industry Roundtable” — taking place 1-2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3 — we reached out to panelist […]
Railway Interchange 2026 Session Sneak Peek: Union Pacific Railroad Safety Train
In preparation for Railway Interchange 2026, taking place June 2-4 in Omaha, NE, RSI is taking a sneak peek into some can’t-miss sessions. To chat about the three-day Union Pacific Railroad Safety Train activity, we reached out to Union Pacific Hazmat Sr. Manager of Hazardous Materials Jesse Duplechin. Check out his answers below about this brand-new, […]
Insight Into the 2026 Economic Impact Study
By RSI Staff The newly released 2026 Rail Supply Economic Impact Study: The Economic Impact of the U.S. Rail Supply Industry, produced in partnership with the Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA) and the Railway Tie Association (RTA), presents a comprehensive, updated assessment of the industry’s contribution to the national economy. The Oxford Economics report finds that rail supply activity supports approximately 906,000 jobs, generates $127 billion in gross […]
Behind the Scenes of National Defense: How Railcar Manufacturers Strengthen America’s Strategic Readiness
By RSI Staff When Americans think about national defense, images of aircraft carriers, fighter jets or complex cyber systems often come to mind. What’s less obvious, but no less critical, is the role of freight rail and the railcar manufacturers that support the Department of Defense (DoD). Companies like Ebenezer Railcar and its sister company, […]