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, […]
Celebrating American Rail 200: A Conversation with B&O Railroad Museum’s Executive Director
By RSI Staff To commemorate 200 years of American rail in 2027, the B&O Railroad Museum has launched the website Americanrail200.org. This page is a centralized hub for rail enthusiasts to share specialized events, giving smaller organizations a platform to share their celebration to a nationwide platform. As a proud partner of American Rail 200, […]
RSI VP of Government & Public Affairs Recognized in 2026 Women of Influence in Rail
RSI is proud to announce that VP of Government & Public Affairs Ashley Shelton has been recognized in Progressive Railroading’s list of 2026 Women of Influence in Rail. As one of 55 honorees, some including women from member companies, Shelton has been recognized for her contributions to advancing the rail industry. Learn more.
Ensuring Quality Across the Industry: An Interview with the QAC Chair and Vice Chair
By RSI Staff After a year of significant transitions, quality assurance (QA) across railway suppliers’ products and services are more important than ever. Guidance and service offerings that can assist the industry are critical for moving rail forward towards innovation, safety, and reliability. Formed with these initiatives in mind, RSI’s Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) is […]
On the Ground, In the Shop: Why Facility Visits Matter More Than Ever
By RSI President Jim Riley This summer, I set out on a journey that took me from the historic rail hubs of upstate New York to cutting-edge manufacturing facilities in Maryland and Louisiana. What started as a series of site visits quickly became a powerful reminder of the innovation that defines our members. I began […]
Railway Supply Institute Congratulates New FRA Administrator Fink
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) congratulates David Fink on his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to serve as the 16th Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Oct. 7, 2025. As a respected leader in the rail industry, Fink brings extensive experience in advancing rail safety, innovation and economic development. “We are […]
Driving the Future of Rail: A Conversation with Wabtec’s Eric Gebhardt
By RSI Staff At a June 2025 U.S. House Subcommittee hearing on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, Wabtec Corporation’s Executive Vice President and CTO Eric Gebhardt testified on behalf of RSI. His testimony highlighted the transformative technologies reshaping America’s rail network, and how support from Congress is needed to continue RSI’s mission of advancing safety […]
Railway Supply Institute Statement on Freight RAILCAR Act of 2025 Senate Companion Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Senators Jim Banks (R-IN) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced S. 2758, a companion bill to the House of Representatives’ Freight Rail Assets Investment to Launch Commercial Activity Revitalization (Freight RAILCAR) Act of 2025. The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) applauds this bill as a significant step forward for the rail supply […]
Railway Supply Institute Announces Support for Nomination of Richard Kloster to Surface Transportation Board
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) is proud to announce its support for the nomination of Richard Kloster, an RSI member and former member of the RSI board of directors, to a five-year term on the Surface Transportation Board (STB). “We are excited by the nomination of Richard Kloster to serve on the […]
Railway Supply Institute Joins the B&O Railroad Museum to Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of American Railroading in 2027
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The B&O Railroad Museum is proud to announce that the Railway Supply Institute (RSI) has joined as a key partner to support the Bicentennial of American Railroading in 2027. Together, they will shine a spotlight on the past, present, and future of American railroading as the nation celebrates 200 years since the founding of […]