Railway Supply Institute

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The Evolution of U.S. Passenger Rail: Why Progress Matters

Passenger rail in the United States has entered an important phase of development. Over the past few years, significant groundwork has been laid, driven by new federal initiatives and promising ridership numbers. But this momentum can’t be taken for granted. Continued investment and development are key to realizing the full potential of passenger rail in the U.S.

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RSI’s Patty Long Set to Retire

After a long career in the association management profession, Railway Supply Institute (RSI) President Patty Long will retire, effective March 31, 2025.

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Boxcars: Point/Counterpoint

Our Market-Based Approach is Working, by Bill Sheehan, Vice President, Fleet, TTX Company I read with interest David Nahass’ October 2024 Railroad Financial Desk Book article regarding boxcars. It reports that the

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RSI Announces New Directors  

The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) on Oct. 31 named three new members to its Board of Directors. Alin Campian, Chief Financial Officer, R.J. Corman Railroad Group; Joseph Pozza, President/Country Representative North America and

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An Optimistic Outlook on Rail at InnoTrans 2024

I recently had the privilege of attending InnoTrans in Berlin, the world’s largest trade fair for transport technology, for a second time. As a leading voice of the North American rail supply industry with a growing presence in the passenger space, RSI’s participation at this global event was more important than ever.

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Does Growth Look Like a Boxcar?

2025 RAILROAD FINANCIAL DESK BOOK, RAILWAY AGE OCTOBER 2024 ISSUE: Welcome to Railway Age’s 2025 Railroad Financial Desk Book. If one is not concerned about the tawdrier aspects of certain bed (sorry)

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People News: AAR, RSI

Michael Wiley is named as the new General Manager of the Association of American Railroads (AAR) Mechanical Inspection Department. Also, Jeffrey Ostrander joins the Railway Supply Institute (RSI) to help manage the association’s Quality Assurance, Equipment Leasing and American Railway Car Institute (ARCI) Committees.

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For STB, an Earful on Freight Rail Growth

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) on Sept. 16-17 held a public hearing regarding growth in the freight rail industry. The objective, it said, was to better understand “how the industry has grown and intends to grow.” Railroads and related organizations offered insights and in some cases a dose of skepticism.

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