March 18, 2020 This week, we saw federal and state governments around the country intensify quarantine measures and social distancing guidelines to help limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. The White House has recommended canceling all gatherings of more than 10 people, while the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) continues to encourage that […]

March 6, 2020  As the spread of the COVID-19 continues to impact markets and supply chains, RSI is closely monitoring the government’s response and the disease’s impact on RSI member companies. While the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has stated that the risk to the American public remains low, we encourage all members to consider […]

January 29, 2020—Mike O’Malley, President of the Railway Supply Institute (RSI), released the following statement regarding today’s signing of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “For over two decades, free trade in North America has helped RSI member companies integrate their supply chains to maximize efficiencies, costs, and access to resources while creating a highly efficient rail network. […]

Word has come that Bob Matthews has passed away at the age of 86. For those of a certain age, you will remember Bob as the last president of RSI predecessor Railway Progress Institute (RPI). Bob joined RPI when it was a Chicago-based organization and was tasked to move the organization to Washington, D.C. He […]

Statement by Mike O’Malley President, Railway Supply Institute On the Senate Confirmation of Ronald L. Batory as Federal Railroad Administrator February 14, 2018 – The Railway Supply Institute congratulates Ronald L. Batory on his Senate confirmation as Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). His industry expertise will be an asset to the U.S. Department of […]