Rail Security Alliance
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The nonpartisan Rail Security Alliance supports and encourages U.S. policies, procedures and laws that promote the security of the railroads and the railroad system in North America.
According to Oxford Economics, the U.S. railcar industry generated an annual economic footprint of $36B in output, $14.9B in GDP contribution, and 112,200 jobs across the country. USMCA only strengthens this vital industry. zurl.co/xNz7B
February 5, 2026 at 12:42 PM
According to Oxford Economics, the U.S. railcar industry generated an annual economic footprint of $36B in output, $14.9B in GDP contribution, and 112,200 jobs across the country. USMCA only strengthens this vital industry. zurl.co/xNz7B
RSA Celebrates Completion of SAFE TRAINS Act Implementation: “This milestone is a win for the domestic & North American freight railcar manufacturers and suppliers . . . & for our national and economic security,” said RSA Executive Director Erik Olson zurl.co/CVSJZ
February 4, 2026 at 6:40 PM
RSA Celebrates Completion of SAFE TRAINS Act Implementation: “This milestone is a win for the domestic & North American freight railcar manufacturers and suppliers . . . & for our national and economic security,” said RSA Executive Director Erik Olson zurl.co/CVSJZ
Chinese subsidies of 36 billion will have favored CRRC, a company in the Lisbon metro, according to the EU zurl.co/vgRSl
Chinese subsidies of 36 billion will have favored a company in the Lisbon metro, according to the EU - News Room USA | LNG in Northern BC
LHOON / Wikimedia An investigation by the European Commission concluded that the parent company of CRRC, which is supplying materials to Mota-Engil for the construction of the Violet Line, benefited from subsidies in China that allowed it to present more competitive prices. The European Commission identified evidence considered “sufficient” that the company Portugal CRRC, supplier […]
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February 4, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Chinese subsidies of 36 billion will have favored CRRC, a company in the Lisbon metro, according to the EU zurl.co/vgRSl
RSA Endorses UNIFE Call for Greater Protection Against Chinese Entities in European Rail Infrastructure zurl.co/5tJlw
February 3, 2026 at 4:13 PM
RSA Endorses UNIFE Call for Greater Protection Against Chinese Entities in European Rail Infrastructure zurl.co/5tJlw
Why the company making the MBTA's new Red Line cars plans to furlough 40% of its local workers zurl.co/6yoSN #ForcedLabor #CRRC
Why the company making the MBTA's new Red Line cars plans to furlough 40% of its local workers
CRRC, the Chinese company that's building new Red Line trains for the MBTA, says it will furlough about 40% of the workers at its Springfield plant due to the Trump administration holding up its imported car shells.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Why the company making the MBTA's new Red Line cars plans to furlough 40% of its local workers zurl.co/6yoSN #ForcedLabor #CRRC
RSA To EC: Investigate Hungarian Purchase of Chinese-Built Passenger Trains zurl.co/bzynH
February 2, 2026 at 12:51 PM
RSA To EC: Investigate Hungarian Purchase of Chinese-Built Passenger Trains zurl.co/bzynH
On trade and tariffs: China’s actions, particularly in the freight railcar manufacturing industry, are in direct contrast with the basic principles of fair competition. zurl.co/THMwk
January 30, 2026 at 8:23 PM
On trade and tariffs: China’s actions, particularly in the freight railcar manufacturing industry, are in direct contrast with the basic principles of fair competition. zurl.co/THMwk
“This milestone is a win for all domestic and North American freight railcar manufacturers and suppliers, and it’s a win for our national and economic security,” said RSA Executive Director Erik Olson. zurl.co/hTL1M #SAFETRAINSAct
January 29, 2026 at 5:18 PM
“This milestone is a win for all domestic and North American freight railcar manufacturers and suppliers, and it’s a win for our national and economic security,” said RSA Executive Director Erik Olson. zurl.co/hTL1M #SAFETRAINSAct
Thanks to USTR for initiating an investigation into China's follow through on the Phase One trade deal. China's use of state subsidies, IP theft, and market distortions consistently harm U.S. businesses and workers and are worth investigating. zurl.co/4xmTc
January 29, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Thanks to USTR for initiating an investigation into China's follow through on the Phase One trade deal. China's use of state subsidies, IP theft, and market distortions consistently harm U.S. businesses and workers and are worth investigating. zurl.co/4xmTc
RSA Commends Trump Administration for Working to Level the Playing Field Against China zurl.co/7j4JH
January 25, 2026 at 1:36 PM
RSA Commends Trump Administration for Working to Level the Playing Field Against China zurl.co/7j4JH
According to Oxford Economics, last year the U.S. railcar industry generated an economic footprint of $36B in output, $14.9B in GDP contribution, and 112,200 jobs across the country. USMCA only strengthens this vital industry. Learn more! zurl.co/Yg1PK
January 24, 2026 at 12:54 PM
According to Oxford Economics, last year the U.S. railcar industry generated an economic footprint of $36B in output, $14.9B in GDP contribution, and 112,200 jobs across the country. USMCA only strengthens this vital industry. Learn more! zurl.co/Yg1PK
Freight rail is the lynchpin to our economy, supply chains and security. The Freight RAILCAR Act of 2025 is a bipartisan, bicameral effort that supports future investment in it! zurl.co/fxS7O
January 23, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Freight rail is the lynchpin to our economy, supply chains and security. The Freight RAILCAR Act of 2025 is a bipartisan, bicameral effort that supports future investment in it! zurl.co/fxS7O
“We fully support UNIFE’s call to protect EU rail systems from foreign threats. The European Commission has already begun investigating CRRC’s impact on fair competition for European rail manufacturers in public tenders.
January 22, 2026 at 3:36 PM
“We fully support UNIFE’s call to protect EU rail systems from foreign threats. The European Commission has already begun investigating CRRC’s impact on fair competition for European rail manufacturers in public tenders.
UNIFE urges EC to oversee the use of foreign rail technologies to protect rail systems from foreign entities.zurl.co/KDYKh
UNIFE urges EC to oversee the use of foreign rail technologies
UNIFE calls on the EC and the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) to use new cyber powers to investigate and ban foreign rail technologies.
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January 21, 2026 at 11:04 PM
UNIFE urges EC to oversee the use of foreign rail technologies to protect rail systems from foreign entities.zurl.co/KDYKh
ICYMI: The Freight RAILCAR Act is a bipartisan measure that works to modernize the nation's freight railcar fleet now, rather than years from now.
January 21, 2026 at 8:47 PM
ICYMI: The Freight RAILCAR Act is a bipartisan measure that works to modernize the nation's freight railcar fleet now, rather than years from now.
On the SAFE TRAINS Act: “We are profoundly grateful to the Trump Administration for its unwavering commitment to finalizing this implementation and for prioritizing national security in the freight rail sector." zurl.co/bLCis
January 20, 2026 at 1:24 PM
On the SAFE TRAINS Act: “We are profoundly grateful to the Trump Administration for its unwavering commitment to finalizing this implementation and for prioritizing national security in the freight rail sector." zurl.co/bLCis
On the SAFE TRAINS Act: “Protecting the constant movement of critical goods and supplies on the U.S. freight rail interchange is not optional. Representative Crawford and Senators Cornyn, Baldwin and Moran understand the urgency" zurl.co/PGnCU
January 19, 2026 at 5:22 PM
On the SAFE TRAINS Act: “Protecting the constant movement of critical goods and supplies on the U.S. freight rail interchange is not optional. Representative Crawford and Senators Cornyn, Baldwin and Moran understand the urgency" zurl.co/PGnCU
The domestic freight railcar manufacturing/supply industry is a huge contributor to our national and economic security. Learn more. zurl.co/DVkan
January 17, 2026 at 11:16 AM
The domestic freight railcar manufacturing/supply industry is a huge contributor to our national and economic security. Learn more. zurl.co/DVkan
Thanks to the Trump Administration, the implementation of the SAFE TRAINS Act is fully completed. Learn more. zurl.co/HG5eW
January 15, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Thanks to the Trump Administration, the implementation of the SAFE TRAINS Act is fully completed. Learn more. zurl.co/HG5eW
Trump turns up the heat on Beijing with probe into China’s compliance with 2020 trade deal. zurl.co/moZG1
Trump turns up the heat with probe into China’s compliance with 2020 trade deal
The move could pave the way for new tariffs as US president readies for talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Trump turns up the heat on Beijing with probe into China’s compliance with 2020 trade deal. zurl.co/moZG1
On USMCA: The U.S. and North American freight rail sector and supporting manufacturing base work together to strengthen critical industries. Ensuring North American freight rail manufacturing and rail systems remains free from foreign threat is paramount. zurl.co/pdvIU
January 12, 2026 at 3:48 PM
On USMCA: The U.S. and North American freight rail sector and supporting manufacturing base work together to strengthen critical industries. Ensuring North American freight rail manufacturing and rail systems remains free from foreign threat is paramount. zurl.co/pdvIU
On CRRC, Mass Live reports: "The Trump administration is reportedly concerned that CRRC is using parts and materials created by child laborers or by the forced labor of members of the Uyghur ethnic minority," so "CRRC had to ship unfinished cars back to China" zurl.co/Wzyme
Inventory issues prompt worker concerns at Springfield rail car plant
Both CRRC and its customer, the MBTA, say work continues at the Springfield plant which has 406 workers.
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January 10, 2026 at 7:27 PM
On CRRC, Mass Live reports: "The Trump administration is reportedly concerned that CRRC is using parts and materials created by child laborers or by the forced labor of members of the Uyghur ethnic minority," so "CRRC had to ship unfinished cars back to China" zurl.co/Wzyme
Reports: Hackers grab CRRC designs, blueprints in data breach zurl.co/52Pcf
Reports: Hackers grab CRRC designs, blueprints in data breach
The company said Thursday the breach, reported by tech publications online, was determined to not impact operations in Springfield.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Reports: Hackers grab CRRC designs, blueprints in data breach zurl.co/52Pcf
Following the complete implementation of the SAFE TRAINS Act, RSA Exec. Dir. Erik Olson thanked the Trump Administration "for its unwavering commitment to finalizing this implementation and for prioritizing national security in the freight rail sector." zurl.co/Z9zbJ
January 9, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Following the complete implementation of the SAFE TRAINS Act, RSA Exec. Dir. Erik Olson thanked the Trump Administration "for its unwavering commitment to finalizing this implementation and for prioritizing national security in the freight rail sector." zurl.co/Z9zbJ
According to Oxford Economics, the U.S. railcar industry generated an annual economic footprint of $36B in output, $14.9B in GDP contribution, and 112,200 jobs across the country. USMCA only strengthens this vital industry. Learn more! zurl.co/HK20V
January 8, 2026 at 3:19 PM
According to Oxford Economics, the U.S. railcar industry generated an annual economic footprint of $36B in output, $14.9B in GDP contribution, and 112,200 jobs across the country. USMCA only strengthens this vital industry. Learn more! zurl.co/HK20V