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 Transportation and to FRA. The railway supply industry plays a vital role in the safe transportation of freight and passengers in the U.S., and we look forward to working with Ron on sensible rail safety regulation and improving the safety and efficiency of the freight and passenger rail network.
About the Railway Supply Institute (RSI)
The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) is the largest and only trade association that represents the full supply chain for the railroad system. RSI acts on behalf of the smallest to the largest suppliers to North American freight and passenger railroads. Industry segments include the mechanical, rolling stock, communications and signaling, maintenance of way, and passenger industries. For more information visit www.rsiweb.org, follow RSI on Twitter and LinkedIn