WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Railway Supply Institute (RSI) President Patty Long issued the following statement: “The extended hold of the rule for transporting LNG by rail is disappointing. Transporting LNG has a proven safety record, and with our country continuing to face rising energy prices, we should be incentivizing critical infrastructure that can provide additional capacity […]
RSI Names Ashley N. Shelton New Senior Director of Government and Public Affairs
Washington, D.C.—The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) announced today the appointment of Ashley N. Shelton as its Senior Director of Government and Public Affairs, effective September 12, 2023. “We are delighted to welcome Ashley”, said RSI President Patty Long. “Ashley brings with her a wealth of knowledge in transportation, infrastructure and manufacturing issues, having worked closely […]
Railway Age: Collaboration for Progress and Growth
WHY TRADE ASSOCIATIONS MATTER As I read the rail trade press and follow the commentary of industry thought leaders, I keep coming back to a very basic premise. There is no dispute on the path our industry needs to take for continued growth and prosperity. Put simply: service, safety and sustainability will drive more people […]
Railway Supply Institute Releases Latest Annual Report and Member Supplier Guide
The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) released its latest Annual Report and Member Supplier Guide, showcasing the accomplishments and activities that directly impact the rail supply industry. It also serves as a directory for RSI members and other stakeholders to learn and connect with one another. Each year, the publication is distributed to RSI members, railroad […]
CEO Perspective: When Consensus is Staring You in the Face: An Invitation to Partnership
As part of a special series in Railway Age’s April 2023 issue, 13 chief executives of leading North American companies answer the single-most critical question: What is the biggest challenge facing the North American rail industry? Patty Long of the Railway Supply Institute is the seventh to share her perspective. As a society, and all […]
RSI Statement on U.S. Department of Transportation’s Response to the Recent Accident in East Palestine, Ohio
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 […]