The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) announced today that it will offer an optional association health plan to its members, extending affordable health care to small and medium-sized manufacturing companies in approved states. In states where the association health plan is not available, RSI will connect manufacturers with available small-group options in their states. The plan, […]
RSI Announces Departure of President Mike O’Malley
Washington, DC, July 2, 2020 – The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) announced today that President Mike O’Malley will leave the organization at the end of July. O’Malley served as RSI’s leader since early 2018 and is pursuing an opportunity with a corporation outside the Washington, D.C. area. “Mike’s experience in both government and the rail industry has […]
RSI 2020 Expo & Education Conference Update
In light of the ongoing public health risks surrounding in person events and the safety of travel as a result of COVID-19, the Railway Supply Institute has decided to cancel the 2020 RSI Expo & Education Conference scheduled for September 9-11 in Chicago, Illinois. In lieu of the event, RSI is exploring the possibility of […]
Rep. Scott Perry tours RSI member company Amsted Rail in Camp Hill
On July 31, 2019, Railway Supply Institute (RSI) member company Amsted Rail hosted Congressman Scott Perry (R-PA) for a tour of Amsted Rail’s cushion unit and locomotive draft gear facility in Camp hill, Pennsylvania. Perry, a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Railroad Subcommittee, has represented the region since 2013. Following introductory comments […]
RSI’s Amanda Patrick Recognized as Rising Star in Industry by Progressive Railroading
Washington, DC, July 25, 2019 – Amanda Patrick, Vice President of Trade Shows & Board Relations for the Railway Supply Institute (RSI), has been recognized as one of Progressive Railroading magazine’s Rising Stars for 2019. The magazine annually recognizes individuals from across the industry who make considerable impacts to their organization and are seen as up-and-coming leaders of the […]
RSI Calls for Board Member Nominations
WASHINGTON, DC, April 23, 2019 – The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) is soliciting nominations for executives from member companies to serve on its board of directors. RSI is seeking three new board members for a term beginning in January 2020. Board members are expected to serve a three-year term and attend three annual in-person meetings, participate on committees, […]
RSI opens applications for annual undergraduate scholarship, offers funding for student attendees at Railway Interchange
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 9, 2019 – The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) announced that it is accepting 2019/2020 school year applications for its Thomas D. Simpson Annual Undergraduate Scholarship, and that it is creating a new scholarship to help students attend Railway Interchange 2019. The Thomas D. Simpson Annual Undergraduate Scholarship, named for RSI’s former president, awards funding to full time students […]
AAR/RSI Q2 2018 Quality Newsletter Released
On June 18, 2018, the AAR/RSI Joint Q2 2018 Quality Newsletter was published. The Quality Newsletter is provided through the efforts of AAR Quality Assurance Committee and Railway Supply Institute Quality Assurance Committee members in an effort to provide information that is important to our industry in support of improving the quality of products and […]
AAR/RSI Q1 2018 Quality Newsletter Released
On March 19, 2018, the AAR/RSI Joint Quality Q1 2018 Newsletter was published. The Quality Newsletter is provided through the efforts of AAR Quality Assurance Committee and Railway Supply Institute Quality Assurance Committee members in an effort to provide information that is important to our industry in support of improving the quality of products and […]