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Railway Interchange 2025: Booth Sales, Attendee Registration Open and Floor Plan Available


2025 NRC-REMSA Exhibition


2025 REMSA Supplier Showcases at NAMRC Nights


Washington Update


Grassroots


Member & Industry News


New REMSA Members

Upcoming Industry Events



REMSA Supplier Showcase at NAMRC UP Night | Omaha, NE, February 27, 2025


Railroad Day on Capitol Hill | Washington, DC, May 7, 2025


Railway Interchange | Indianapolis, IN

May 20-22, 2025


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REMSA Booths Available at Railway Interchange 2025

2025 is here - and that means Railway Interchange is just 5 months away! REMSA is accepting booth reservations for Railway Interchange 2025; now is the time to submit your request for a presence at North America's largest rail industry event, returning to Indianapolis, May 20-22, 2025.


Attended by over 5,000 attendees representing 40 countries, you can join 700 participating exhibitors and sponsors and showcase your products and services to a captive audience of decision-makers in your target market.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Learn more here or contact sponsorship manager Celeste Gelber at gelber@remsa.org.


For exhibition questions, please contact Marketing and Trade Shows Director Heidi Baker at baker@remsa.org or visit our website.

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Learn more and submit your application to exhibit with REMSA
Download the Exhibitor/Sponsorship prospectus for more details
Attendee Registration and Hotel Room Block now open

NAMRC Supplier Showcase at UP Night


REMSA is pleased to announce our continued partnership with the North American Maintenance Railway Club (NAMRC). Our first event of the year took place during CPKC Night on January 16 in Kansas City. 17 exhibitors participated in a great night of networking, and a presentation from CPKC's Felipe Bobadilla on the Laredo Bridge Construction Project.


Next up is UP Night in Omaha, February 27. Space is filling up - if you want to participate, learn more and register here.


Registration for additional Showcases will open soon.

2025 NRC-REMSA Exhibition - Marco Island, Florida

The 2025 NRC-REMSA Exhibition took place January 5-6, 2025 at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in conjunction with the 2025 NRC Conference, which ran January 5-8, 2025.


Over 1,400 industry professionals kicked the year off with updates from Class 1 and regional railroad capital spending plans, rail projects of national significance, commuter rail and transit contracting, railroad construction safety, panel discussions, and more. The keynote session was a fireside chat with Joseph Hinrichs, CEO, CSX.

138 companies participated in the NRC-REMSA Exhibition, where attendees enjoyed two days of dedicated booth time, with networking and receptions.


The 2026 NRC Conference and NRC-REMSA Exhibition will take place January 6-9, 2026 in Hollywood, FL at The Diplomat Resort and Spa. Exhibitor registration will open in summer 2025, visit our website to sign up to get information when announcements are made.

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REMSA Innovation Award


Want recognition for your product or service that is making a difference in the railroad maintenance-of-way industry, AND a free booth at Railway Interchange 2026?


The REMSA 2025 Innovation Award is now accepting applications. Visit our website to see eligibility requirements and to apply.


Click Here to Learn More

Washington Update


On January 23, the House T&I Rail Subcommittee held its first hearing of the year titled, “America Builds: Examining America’s Freight and Passenger Rail Network.” The witnesses are: Ian Jefferies, President and CEO of the Association of American Railroads; Chuck Baker, President of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association; Joe Daloisio, chair of the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association; and Jared Cassity, alternate national safety and legislative director of SMART-TD.


On January 21, the House T&I Committee announced the new members, Subcommittee chairs and rosters for the 119th Congress, see more info here. Also on January 21, President Trump announced that Patrick Fuchs will serve as the new Chair of the Surface Transportation Board (STB).


On January 20, President Trump took the oath of office officially making him the 47th President of the United States and marking the official start of his Administration.


On January 15, Trump’s pick for USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy had a nomination hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee. The hearing was successful, and Duffy is expected to be confirmed by the committee on January 22 and confirmed by the full Senate as soon as the end of this week. Also, Steven Bradbury was named as the USDOT Deputy Secretary nominee.


On January 14, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) officially withdrew their authorization request to EPA for the In-Use Locomotive Regulation. A tremendous win for the rail industry.


On January 10, U.S. DOT and FRA announced nearly $5 billion in IIJA grants including FRA Rail Crossing Elimination grants and RAISE grants). See more info and award selections here.


On January 7, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) was designated as Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee and several new Senators joined the committee. For more information see here.

Read the Washington Update on our website

REMSA Grassroots Program

REMSA's Grassroots Program connects our association's membership with members of Congress to host tours and site visits of company facilities and ongoing projects. It's a terrific way to showcase the positive impact that your company has in the local community, while also building strong personal relationships with your elected representatives. This program highlights REMSA members' products and services throughout the industry and to members of Congress, which helps to advance REMSA's legislative agenda in Washington.


If you are interested in hosting a grassroots event at your facility please reach out to REMSA at info@remsa.org. Download and share the the new REMSA Grassroots Events flyer to learn more.

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Member News


RELAM Acquires Falcon Equipment Entering Canadian Specialty Truck Market


Railway Interchange featured in rail supplier news (Progressive Railroading)


REMSA members Herzog, L.B. Foster, Loram, Plasser American, RailWorks, voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak featured in industry news (Progressive Railroading)

Industry News


U.S. DOT Announces $1.32 Billion for Infrastructure Projects of Local and Regional Significance Nationwide


The Big Deal: As Biden-Harris Administration Nears a Close, History-Making Progress Continues with Nearly $5 Billion Announced for 560+ Community-Led Projects in all 50 States

New REMSA Members

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The Middlesex Corporation: From bridges to highways, to marine and transit facilities, we’re proud to deliver award-winning quality on even the most challenging heavy and infrastructure projects. 



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