Freight Rail

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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 […]

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Making Sense of Tariffs and Inflation for Freight Rail

By RSI Staff Recent changes to economic and trade policies are fueling significant challenges within the freight rail industry. As decision-makers face uncertainty, particularly around rail traffic and equipment demand, many are left to wonder whether they should proceed with caution or move forward as planned. At Railway Interchange, taking place May 20-22 in Indianapolis, […]

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Railway Supply Institute Applauds Finalization of Federal Railroad Administration’s Freight Car Safety Standards Rule 

December 19, 2024 – The Railway Supply Institute (RSI), the leading trade association for the North American rail supply industry, commends the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for finalizing the rule “Freight Car Safety Standards Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,” Docket No. FRA-2023-0021. This rule is a landmark step in ensuring the safety, security, […]

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