The Railway Supply Institute (RSI)–whose members manufacture, own and maintain the vast majority of railcars and locomotives and provide technology solutions for transporting freight across the U.S. railway system–issued the following statement: “While 99.9 percent of all hazmat shipments by rail reach their destination without incident, that statistic is small consolation to the residents of […]
RSI Supports Reintroduction of Bipartisan RAILCAR Act and Calls on Congress to Support U.S. Manufacturing
Washington, DC (February 14, 2023) – Today, U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL-18) and Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) formally announced the reintroduction of the Freight RAILCAR Act of 2023 to encourage investment and advance environmental sustainability in the $6.5 billion freight rail industry. RSI President Patty Long released the following statement in support of the legislation. “Railway […]
RSI, REMSA & RTA Announce Latest Economic Impact Study, Demonstrating Power of the Rail Supply Industry
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Railway Supply Institute (RSI), the Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA) and the Railway Tie Association (RTA), released the latest Economic Impact Study, showcasing the power of the rail supply industry. The major new study indicates a total GDP impact of the U.S. rail supply industry to be more than $75 billion in 2020. According […]
RSI Applauds U.S. Senate Vote to Avert Rail Strike
This afternoon, December 1st, 2022, the U.S. Senate voted to head off a freight rail strike by imposing the Tentative Agreements that were approved during the Presidential Executive Board negotiations. RSI President Patty Long released the following statement. “RSI applauds the United States Congress for taking swift action and passing bipartisan legislation to avoid a […]
RSI Statement on Rail Labor Legislation
As the U.S. House of Representatives moves to vote on passing legislation to address the ongoing rail labor strike, RSI President Patty Long sent a letter to all House and Senate Members urging immediate action to avoid a rail shutdown. “Despite more than a week until the cooling off period ends on December 9, Congress […]
RSI, CARS and UNIFE Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance the Railway Supply Industry
BERLIN, Germany—The Railway Supply Institute (RSI), the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) and the European Rail Supply Industry Association (UNIFE) announced today at InnoTrans 2022 the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), effective September 20, 2022, to establish future collaboration between railway supply industry organizations. “I’m proud to be joining these two organizations […]
Railway Supply Institute Applauds Tentative Agreement between Railroads and Unions
On behalf of the Railway Supply Institute, the largest and only trade association representing the full supply chain for the railroad system, RSI President Patty Long released the following statement on the tentative agreement between railroads and labor unions representing the freight workforce. “The U.S. rail industry is critical to the U.S. economy, touching virtually […]
RSI Names Sheena Prevette New Director of Regulatory & Industry Affairs
Washington, D.C. — The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) announced today the appointment of Sheena Prevette as its Director of Regulatory & Industry Affairs, effective July 11, 2022. “I am thrilled to welcome Sheena to the RSI” said Patty Long, RSI President. “Sheena’s technical knowledge as well as her experiences leading international innovation projects and developing […]
Registration for the 2022 RSI Expo and Technical Conference is Now Open
The 2022 RSI Expo and Technical Conference will convene October 11-13 in Fort Worth, Texas. RSI and its educational partners will reconnect the industry while providing critical education keeping attendees up to date on the latest developments relevant to them and their business. “As a united front, we can address some of the most pressing […]
RSI Calls on Congress to Pass Green Tax Credits to Incentivize More Efficient Railcars
Washington, DC, June 1, 2022 – Railway Supply Institute (RSI) President Patty Long released the following statement urging Congress to pass the newly reintroduced H.R. 7902, the Freight Rail Assistance and Investment to Launch Coronavirus-era Activity and Recovery Act or the “Freight RAILCAR Act,” which is being spearheaded by Representatives Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) and Darin […]