Railway Supply Institute

The 2026 Economic Impact Report for the rail supply industry is now available (download below). Produced in partnership with Oxford Economics, it updates the 2023 edition and is supported by…

Nearly 400 representatives from Class I’s and short lines to suppliers, contractors, and the associations that represent them advocated for the freight rail industry on March 4 at Railroad Day…

When Americans think about national defense, images of aircraft carriers, fighter jets or complex cyber systems often come to mind. What’s less obvious, but no less critical, is the role…

After just shy of one year on the job, Railway Supply Institute (RSI) President Jim Riley on Feb. 13 unexpectedly was dismissed, RSI Board Chair and Progress Rail Executive Vice…

To commemorate 200 years of American rail in 2027, the B&O Railroad Museum has launched the website Americanrail200.org. This page is a centralized hub for rail enthusiasts to share specialized…

Dear members, partners, and supporters of the North American rail supply industry: As we close out this year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve undertaken together. Stepping into the role of RSI president at the end…

Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures on Oct. 15-16 hosted the third-annual in-person Women in Rail Conference with a packed lineup of influential women and their allies, who shared experiences, celebrated achievements, and discussed…

After a year of significant transitions, quality assurance (QA) across railway suppliers’ products and services are more important than ever. Guidance and service offerings that can assist the industry are…

This summer, I set out on a journey that took me from the historic rail hubs of upstate New York to cutting-edge manufacturing facilities in Maryland and Louisiana. What started…

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) alongside U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.) and 41 additional cosponsors (32 original) in mid-February reintroduced the Freight RAILCAR (Rail Assets Investment to Launch Commercial Activity Revitalization )…

At a June 2025 U.S. House Subcommittee hearing on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, Wabtec Corporation’s Executive Vice President and CTO Eric Gebhardt testified on behalf of RSI. His testimony highlighted…

The Railway Supply Institute joins the B&O Railroad Museum to celebrate the 200th anniversary of American railroading in 2027. Also, new American Public Transportation Association (APTA) data shows that public…

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 how technological advances can improve safety.…

The Women in Rail 2025 Conference, presented by Railway Age and RT&S, will feature a panel of railroaders covering how having a background in the military adds to their success in leadership roles across…

The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) announces changes to its Executive Board. Also, RailPros hires Walter Bleser as Vice President, Strategic Planning.

Fostering a supportive environment that lifts up talent and recognizes an individual’s or project’s contribution to the organization or community is key. Our third-annual in-person Women in Rail Conference, taking place…

Railway Age and RT&S are returning to Chicagoland on Oct. 15-16 for the third annual Women in Rail Conference. This year’s program features trailblazing women and their allies who are significantly influencing today’s freight, passenger and transit…

Topping the list of reasons to attend the much-anticipated 2025 Women in Rail Conference is kick-off speaker Annie Adams, Chief Human Resources Officer at Norfolk Southern (NS). Railway Age and…

The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) recently announced that its Board of Directors Chair Robert Oesch unexpectedly passed away on July 3, 2025.

FINANCIAL EDGE, RAILWAY AGE JULY 2025 ISSUE: At the 11th annual Rail Insights conference, participants from the Class I railroads and government and equipment sectors discussed the industry for the…