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 […]
Railway Supply Institute Celebrates Launch of NextGen Acela Trains
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) is proud to celebrate the culmination of years of hard work by Amtrak and the rail supply industry as Amtrak’s new NextGen Acela trains formally enter service on Thursday, Aug. 28. This launch marks a significant milestone for passenger rail and is a testament to the […]
Conversations at Innovation in Rail: RSI Members’ Focus on Safety
At Innovation in Rail 2025, we took advantage of this meeting of prominent railway innovation stakeholders, influencers, and legislators to ask them some questions about technological advances can improve safety. Learn what railway innovation leaders had to say: Thank you to the following individuals for their insight:
Railway Supply Institute Monitoring Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) is closely monitoring the recently announced proposed combination of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. This transaction, which would create the nation’s first transcontinental freight railroad company, is now subject to review by the Surface Transportation Board (STB). RSI members have an interest in the long-term health and […]
Railway Supply Institute Congratulates New FTA Administrator Molinaro
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) congratulates the Hon. Marcus J. Molinaro on his confirmation by the U.S. Senate as the 16th Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on August 2, 2025. As an experienced public servant, his leadership comes at a crucial time for our nation’s transit systems. “We are […]
Railway Supply Institute Announces Changes To Executive Board
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) announced changes to its Executive Board following the unexpected passing of former Chair Rob Oesch. “We are all deeply saddened by the loss of Rob, a great leader whose contributions to the rail industry and RSI were invaluable,” said Greg Dalpe, Executive Vice President, Freight Car Services, […]
The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ Member Impact
After many months of negotiations, H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law on July 4, 2025. H.R. 1 extends critical provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and adds several new provisions that were stated as a high priority for Congressional Republicans this Congress. “Among these are the […]
Railway Supply Institute Mourns the Passing of Board Chair Rob Oesch
July 7, 2025 – It is with profound sadness that the Railway Supply Institute (RSI) announces the unexpected passing of our esteemed Board of Directors Chair, Robert Oesch, on July 3, 2025. Rob was a dedicated leader, a passionate advocate for the rail supply industry, and a cherished colleague and friend. As Vice President, North American […]