In this Edition:
Happy September from REMSA! As summer winds down, we’re looking ahead to an exciting stretch for REMSA and our members. Booth sales are open for January's NRC-REMSA Exhibition and Railway Interchange in June. We will be opening up registration for REMSA Supplier Showcases at North American Maintenance Railway Club (NAMRC) events in 2026 later this fall. There are plenty of opportunities to connect, showcase your products, and engage with the broader rail community.
In this issue:
- NRC-REMSA Exhibition - Booth Sales & Registration Open
- Railway Interchange 2026 - Booth Sales Open
- REMSA Supplier Showcases at NAMRC Events - Update
- REMSA Railway Engineering Education Scholarship & Innotrans Career Award
- Upcoming Industry Events
- Washington Update
- REMSA Grassroots
- Member News
- Industry News
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2026 NRC-REMSA Exhibition - Booth Sales Now Open | |
The 2026 NRC-REMSA Exhibition will take place January 7-8, 2025 at The Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, FL in conjunction with the 2026 NRC Conference, which will run January 7-10, 2026. Reserve your space now before early-bird pricing ends on November 1!
Please follow this link for the NRC REMSA Exhibitor Terms and Conditions, which include show schedule, display guidelines, etc. For more information on exhibits and booth pricing, please visit the NRC-REMSA Exhibition Welcome Page.
Each 8x10' booth will receive one complimentary and one discounted conference badge. Booth discounts are available for REMSA and NRC members.
For questions regarding the NRC-REMSA Exhibition and reserving your booth, please contact Heidi Baker at baker@remsa.org or (202) 844-6126.
For questions regarding the NRC Conference, registration, hotel, sponsorship, etc. please contact Marian Barreto at mbarreto@nrcma.org or (202) 975-0365.
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Booth Sales Now Open | Railway Interchange 2026 |
Railway Interchange 2026 will take place June 2-4 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Railway Interchange is North America's largest railway exhibition and technical conference, bringing together thousands of rail industry professionals from around the world. The event features an expansive indoor and outdoor trade show showcasing the latest technology, equipment, and services across the freight and passenger rail sectors.
The booth application to exhibit with REMSA is open now. Returning for 2026, outdoor exhibition opportunities are available, at the CHI Health Center in Omaha.
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Save the Date: REMSA Supplier Showcases Return in 2026
REMSA Supplier Showcases in conjunction with NAMRC Class I Nights will return for 2026. More information will be available this fall.
CPKC Night: January 15, Kansas City
UP Night: February 19, Omaha
NS Showcase: April 16, Atlanta
BNSF Texas Night: May TBD, Fort Worth
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October 7-8 | 3rd Annual TTC Conference & Tour - Pueblo, CO
October 23 | NAMRC Golf Tournament and JAX Night Dinner - Jacksonville, FL
November 17-21 | Rail Research Week - Colorado Springs, CO
January 7-10, 2026 | NRC-REMSA Exhibition - Hollywood, FL
June 2-4, 2026 | Railway Interchange - Omaha, NE
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Application Open: 2025 Railway Engineering Education Scholarship & InnoTrans Career Award
REMSA is now accepting applications for the 2025 Railway Engineering Education Scholarship and the InnoTrans Career Award.
The Railway Engineering Education Scholarship supports students preparing for careers in rail construction and maintenance. Eligible applicants include undergraduates (junior or senior), graduate students, and trade school or continuing education students pursuing studies that will help them succeed and grow in the industry. Applicants also have the opportunity to apply for the InnoTrans Career Award, and winners will receive a trip to InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin, Germany (September 22–25, 2026).
All 2025 REMSA Railway Engineering Education Scholarship and InnoTrans Career Award applications are due Friday, November 7th. REMSA membership is not required to apply.
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On September 16, Congress released a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) through November 20, 2025, to continue to fund the government into FY2026 at current levels. The bill will need to be passed in both the House and Senate before September 30 to avoid a government shutdown.
On September 9, REMSA met with members of USDOT Secretary Duffy’s Advisory Board to advocate for REMSA members’ priorities at the Department.
On September 3, the FRA announced its plan to increase the number of safety inspectors who monitor railroad bridges from less than 10 to more than 160. See more info here:
https://railroads.dot.gov/about-fra/communications/newsroom/press-releases/us-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffy-2
On August 27, President Trump fired STB board member Robert Primus in an unprecedented move. On September 11, Trump nominated Richard Kloster to fill former STB Chairman Marty Oberman’s seat and re-nominated current member Michelle Schultz. The nominations will now go to the Senate for confirmation. The STB is currently preparing to review the proposed merger between UP and NS.
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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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