Railroads

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
• Disclaimers
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Industry Overview

• Railroads - Description
• Advantages of Rail Transport
• Factors Influencing Growth in the Sector
• Measures for Building Traffic
• History of Railroads
• Trends
• Recession Hits Rail Travel Market in Western Regions
• Global Rail Market to Witness Moderate Growth Till 2015
• Regional Trends in the Global Rail Market
• Urbanization and Industrial Development Drive Transport Services Market
• Lower Costs and Easy Access Drives Demand for Intermodal Service
• Rail Market in Asia-Pacific Records Highest Growth Rates
• Replacement of Parts and Maintenance to Create Opportunities for Supply Sector
• Growing Need for Light Rail in the Middle East and North Africa
• Advantages of Light Rail
• Contrasting Trends Exhibited by the US and European Rail Market
• Factors Contributing to the Growth of Rail Freight in the US
• Statistical Finding:
• Table 1: Total Rail Network Size by Country (2008) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Regional Market Overview

• United States
• Market Outlook
• An Overview of Passenger Railroads
• Passenger Rail Services in the Nation
• Role of Amtrak
• Intercity Passenger Train Service
• Long-Distance Trains
• An Overview of Freight Railroads
• Evolution of Freight Railroads
• Government Acts Liberate Railroads from Passenger Services
• Establishment of Amtrak for Passenger Services
• Introduction of The Staggers Act
• Productivity Improvement Measures
• Classification of Freight Railroads
• Class I Railroads
• Regional or Class II Railroads
• Local Linehaul Carriers or Class III Railroads
• Switching and Terminal railroads
• Table 2: Freight Railroad Industry in the US: Miles Operated by Class I, Regional, Local Linehaul, and S &T Railroads for the year 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Commodity Transport by Freight Railroads
• Table 3: US Class I Railroads Commodity Traffic for 2007: Percentage Breakdown by Tons Hauled and Revenue Generated for Coal, Chemicals, Farm products, Transportation equipment, Food, Metal products , Lumbar & wood, Pulp & paper, Stone & clay products, Nonmetallic minerals, and Miscellaneous shipments (Mainly Intermodal) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Grain Transportation by Freight Railroads
• Table 4: US Class I Railroad Grain Transportation for 2007: Percentage Breakdown by Tons Hauled and Revenue Generated for Corn, Wheat, Soybeans, Sorghum, Barley, and Other (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 5: US Class I Railroad Grain-Related Food Transportation for 2007: Percentage Breakdown by Tons Hauled and Revenue Generated for Corn, Wheat, Soybeans, Sorghum, Barley, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Coal Transportation
• Trends
• Rail Freight Volume Decline Further Deepens in the US
• Rail Freight Transport Records Robust Growth Before the Declining Trend
• Railroads to Invest more in Intermodal Service
• Intermodal Service- A Viable Option for Manufacturers
• Post Recession Scenario
• High Fuel Prices Drive Demand for Railroads
• Investment Shortages Hinder Rail Services
• The US Railroad Industry Witnesses Expansion
• Increasing Rail Traffic Exerts Pressure on Rail Capacity
• Production Cuts by Automakers Hurts Railroad Traffic
• Commodity Traffic in US Railroads to Rise
• Canada and Mexico- The Largest Partners for Travel & Trade
• Trade Statistics
• Table 6: US International Trade by Transportation Mode for 2007: Percentage Breakdown by Revenues for Rail, Truck, Air, Water, Pipeline, and Other (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 7: US Trade with Canada and Mexico by Rail for the Years 2000 to 2007 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 8: US Imports and Exports with Canada and Mexico by Rail for 2007 in US$ Billion
• Table 9: US Trade with Canada by Rail for 2007: Percentage Breakdown of Value of Imports and Exports for Transportation Equipment and Others
• Table 10: US Trade with Mexico by Rail for 2007: Percentage Breakdown of Value of Imports and Exports for Transportation Equipment and Others
• Table 11: US Imports from Canada by Rail for 2007: Percentage Breakdown by Weight (Short Tons) of Commodity for Wood, Fertilizers, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 12: US Imports from Mexico by Rail for 2007: Percentage Breakdown by Weight (Short Tons) of Commodity for Transportation Equipment; Alcohol, Beverages, Vinegar; and Others includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Canada
• Market Overview
• Railway Infrastructure
• Table 13: Track Miles Operated by Province in Canada in 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• The Historical Development of Railways
• Passenger Services
• Main Passenger Routes
• Table 14: Canada' s Intercity Passenger Transport Statistics (2007)
• Table 15: Canada' s Commuter Rail Service Statistics (2007)
• Freight Railroads Scenario
• Classification of Freight Railroads
• Table 16: Freight Transport by Rail in Canada in Million Tonnes from 2003 to 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 17: Freight Transport in Canada by Commodity for 2007: Percentage Breakdown of Carloads Originated for Minerals, Chemicals and Fuel, Agriculture, Metals, Coal, Forest Products, Paper Products, Automotive and Machinery, Food Products, Miscellaneous, and Intermodal (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 18: Intermodal Traffic in Canada by Trailers and Containers from 2003 to 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Opportunities and Challenges for the Railway System
• Europe
• Market Outlook
• Economic Growth Boosts Market for Railway Equipment and Technology
• Railways Lose Traffic to Other Modes of Transport
• Road Shines on European Transport Landscape
• Railroad System Mainly National-Centric
• EU Directives Make Rail Transport Competitive
• Railway Services Market- Further Deregulation on the Cards
• Shortage of Funds Represents Significant Barrier to Growth
• Rail Freight Services Exhibit Declining Growth
• Contributing Factors for Dismal Scenario
• Rail Transport Enhancement Measures
• Revival of Railways - Significant for Sustenance
• Renewed Financial Organizational Structure-Key for Improvement
• Rail Transport Liberalization- For Quality Services
• Interoperability of National Systems - For a Unified Market
• Creation of Trans-European Freeways for Rail Freight Services
• Efficiency Enhancement of Regulatory Structure
• Transformation to Boost Rail Traffic in the Sector
• Developments in Passenger Transport
• High-Speed Rail Dominates in Passenger Services
• High-Speed Rail Service Gains Over Air Travel in Short Distance Routes
• Railway Market Exhibits Variable Growth Across Different Regions
• Focus on Select European Markets
• Germany
• Market Outlook
• Market Structure
• Deutsche Bahn AG- The Largest Rail Operator in Germany
• Other Rail Transport Companies Operating in the Region
• Rail Freight Expands in Germany Despite Recession
• UK
• The UK Rail Travel Sector Continues Growth Trend
• Passenger Railway Travel Segment Registers Healthy Growth
• Future Prospects
• Light Metros and Light Rail
• Trends in Rail Passenger Journeys
• Players Scenario
• Scotland
• Rail System in Scotland
• Italy
• The Railway Market Structure
• Federal Regulations
• Market Players
• Passenger Transport
• Freight Transport
• Russia
• Market Overview
• Private Rail Freight Records Significant Growth
• Overseas Investment to Propel Growth
• Fleet Modernization Initiatives to Enhance Infrastructure
• New Regulations to develop Rail Sector
• Russia Plans to Introduce High-Speed Railroads by 2014
• Sweden
• Development of Railway Transport in Sweden
• Main Railway lines in the region
• Liberalization of Swedish Railway Market
• Rail Transport Market Dominated by State-Owned Enterprises
• State-Owned SJ Monopolizes Profitable Services
• Major Participants
• The Netherlands
• Rail Transport Market Continues to Liberalize
• Belgium
• Growth in Rail Cargo Market Remains Slow
• Ukraine
• Overview of Railroad System
• Austria
• An Overview of Passenger and Freight Transport
• Asia-Pacific
• Role of State in Rail Transport
• Privatization and Restructuring in Progress in Few Countries
• Rail Vehicle Industry in Asia
• Railway Sector in South Asia
• Rail Vehicle Industry in East Asia
• Investments to Drive Growth
• Asian Rail Markets Offer Significant Business Potential for Western Suppliers
• Role of Railways in Freight Transport in Asia
• Diversified Growth in Passenger Transport
• High-Speed Trains Gain Momentum
• Concentration of Rail Facilities in Centralized Location
• Railway Infrastructure Inventories and System Technology
• Railway Infrastructure in Asia
• Focus on Key Asian Markets
• China
• Rail Transport in China
• Table 19: China Railway Freight Transport in Billion Tons from 2003 to 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Railway Infrastructure in China
• Infrastructure Improvements Planned in the Sector
• Lower Investments Impede Growth in Rail Transportation Sector
• High-Speed Passenger and Cargo Transport- Key for Growth
• China Embarks on Railroad Development
• Railway Transport Sector Offers Huge Investment Opportunities
• Railway Equipment Industry Scenario
• Railway Spending to Soar in China
• China to Step Up its Railway Network in Yangtze River Delta
• Other Network Improvement Initiatives Planned in the Sector
• Metro Line Network to Become One of the World' s Major Network
• Intermodal Service to Enhance Rail Transport
• Rail Vehicle Industry in China
• Cargo Volumes to Remain Relatively Flat Due to Slackened Economy
• India
• Market Overview
• Indian Railways Revenues
• Indian Railways Commodity Revenues
• Rail Industry in India
• Key Facts of Indian Railways
• Table 20: Indian Railway Route by Gauge in Route-Km (2007) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 21: Indian Railway Route by Track Type in Route-Km (2007) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Railway Infrastructure in India
• Steam Locomotives in India
• Freight Loading Major Source of Revenue for Indian Railways
• Rail Industry in India
• Private Sector Participation in Railways
• Port Rail Connectivity Projects
• Potential Projects
• Massive Investment Projects Attract International Players
• New Initiatives to Increase Revenues
• Growth Prospects in the Sector
• Indian Railways Register Record Freight Loading
• Railways Eyes Big Money with Advertisements
• Japan
• Railway Infrastructure in Japan
• Passenger Rail Transport
• Myanmar
• Myanmar Registers 60% Increase in Railroads in 20 Years
• Australia
• Market Overview
• Table 22: Commodity Transport by Railways in Australia (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Volume transported by Commodity (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Australian Rail Freight Market Revives with Competition
• Freight Market Overview
• Low Traffic Hinders Infrastructure Cost Recovery Process
• Focus on Select Middle-East Regions
• Iran
• History of Railroad Construction in Iran
• The First Railroad Project
• The First Railway Line
• Construction of the National Railway Network
• Advantageous Location Enables Iran to Develop as Transit Hub
• Increasing Transit of Goods Generates Huge Revenues
• Measures for Enhancement of Railway Sector
• Demand Swells for Railroad Services in Iran
• Railroad Facilitates Transit Industry Growth
• Advantages of Rail Transport
• Turkey
• Railway Services Market- an Overview
• Table 23: Freight and Passenger Transport by Rail in Turkey from 2003 to 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Historical Development of Railway Services
• Infrastructure Projects to Drive Future Growth in Railways
• TCDD Plans New Railway Restructuring Projects
• Saudi Arabia
• Railways Remain a Less Developed Transport System
• South Africa
• A Well-developed Railway System
• Gautrain Project to Ease Pressure on Road Transport
• Morocco
• ONCF Manages and Augments Railroad Infrastructure
• Latin America
• Brazil
• An Overview of Railfreight Sector

3. Service Launches

• Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific Introduce Vehicle Co-Loading Service
• CrossCountry Debuts Refurbished HST on the Glasgow-Plymouth Route
• Amtrak to Introduce New Raleigh-Charlotte Service
• Alstom Launches Prima II Locomotive
• FESCO Transport Group to Introduce New Container Service
• Sical Introduces Container Train Services
• Alstom Rolls Out High-speed Train, AGV
• Cog Railway to Launch Eco-Friendly Locomotive
• East Japan Railways Launches Hybrid Railcar
• CrossCountry Launches Train Service in UK
• UP and NS Launch Westbound Intermodal Service
• GE Launches Evolution Hybrid Locomotive
• National Express Launches East Coast Franchise Passenger Rail Service
• Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific to Enhance Local Transcontinental Service

4. Recent Industry Activity

• SSAB Signs Rail Freight Transport Agreement with Green Cargo
• Patriot Rail Corp Acquires Utah Central Railway
• Deutsche Bahn Takes Over 50% Stake in LOROL
• Veolia Cargo Takes Over Rail4Chem
• Genesee & Wyoming Acquires CAGY Industries
• CN Takes Over Three Rail Subsidiary Units from QRC
• Genesee & Wyoming Acquires Maryland Midland Railway
• Patriot Rail Takes Over Louisiana & North West Railroad
• Genesee & Wyoming to Acquire Ohio Central Railroad
• Genesee & Wyoming Takes Over Georgia Southwestern Railroad
• Berkshire Hathaway Acquires 18% Stake in BNSF Railroad
• Watco Cos Acquires Operations of Reload Inc for Expansion
• BNSF Logistics Acquires Diversified Freight Logistics
• Russian Railways and North Korea to Form a Joint Venture
• FPN Teams up with Chinese Investors to Enhance Baja California Railroads
• Deutsche Bahn Enters into a Cooperation Agreement with Qatari Government
• CN and Amtrak Conclude Agreement to Allow Amtrak' s Access to St. Charles Airline Route
• Union Pacific Signs a Deal to Transfer BulkTainer Service to ChemLogix
• Russian Railways Signs a Deal with North Korea for Reconstruction of Railroad
• Russian Government Inks a Deal with Yenisei for New Railroad Line
• Major Railroad Operators Enter into a Deal for PTC Interoperability Standards
• Russian Railways Signs Contract to Construct Railroad in Libya
• ENRC Secures Order for Developing Railway Line between China and Kazakhstan
• Ferrovial Agroman Consortium Secures Railway Construction Contract
• CFR Grants Contract to Austrian-German Consortium
• Alpine Bags ?63.6 million Railway Order in Germany
• Russian Railways Signs Contract for Developing Table 7: US Trade with Canada and Mexico by Rail for the Years 2000 to 2007 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 8: US Imports and Exports with Canada and Mexico by Rail for 2007 in US$ Billion
• Table 9: US Trade with Canada by Rail for 2007: Percentage Breakdown of Value of Imports and Exports for Transportation Equipment and Others
• Table 10: US Trade with Mexico by Rail for 2007: Percentage Breakdown of Value of Imports and Exports for Transportation Equipment and Others
• Table 11: US Imports from Canada by Rail for 2007: Percentage Breakdown by Weight (Short Tons) of Commodity for Wood, Fertilizers, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 12: US Imports from Mexico by Rail for 2007: Percentage Breakdown by Weight (Short Tons) of Commodity for Transportation Equipment; Alcohol, Beverages, Vinegar; and Others includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Canada
• Market Overview
• Railway Infrastructure
• Table 13: Track Miles Operated by Province in Canada in 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• The Historical Development of Railways
• Passenger Services
• Main Passenger Routes
• Table 14: Canada' s Intercity Passenger Transport Statistics (2007)
• Table 15: Canada' s Commuter Rail Service Statistics (2007)
• Freight Railroads Scenario
• Classification of Freight Railroads
• Table 16: Freight Transport by Rail in Canada in Million Tonnes from 2003 to 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 17: Freight Transport in Canada by Commodity for 2007: Percentage Breakdown of Carloads Originated for Minerals, Chemicals and Fuel, Agriculture, Metals, Coal, Forest Products, Paper Products, Automotive and Machinery, Food Products, Miscellaneous, and Intermodal (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 18: Intermodal Traffic in Canada by Trailers and Containers from 2003 to 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Opportunities and Challenges for the Railway System
• Europe
• Market Outlook
• Economic Growth Boosts Market for Railway Equipment and Technology
• Railways Lose Traffic to Other Modes of Transport
• Road Shines on European Transport Landscape
• Railroad System Mainly National-Centric
• EU Directives Make Rail Transport Competitive
• Railway Services Market- Further Deregulation on the Cards
• Shortage of Funds Represents Significant Barrier to Growth
• Rail Freight Services Exhibit Declining Growth
• Contributing Factors for Dismal Scenario
• Rail Transport Enhancement Measures
• Revival of Railways - Significant for Sustenance
• Renewed Financial Organizational Structure-Key for Improvement
• Rail Transport Liberalization- For Quality Services
• Interoperability of National Systems - For a Unified Market
• Creation of Trans-European Freeways for Rail Freight Services
• Efficiency Enhancement of Regulatory Structure
• Transformation to Boost Rail Traffic in the Sector
• Developments in Passenger Transport
• High-Speed Rail Dominates in Passenger Services
• High-Speed Rail Service Gains Over Air Travel in Short Distance Routes
• Railway Market Exhibits Variable Growth Across Different Regions
• Focus on Select European Markets
• Germany
• Market Outlook
• Market Structure
• Deutsche Bahn AG- The Largest Rail Operator in Germany
• Other Rail Transport Companies Operating in the Region
• Rail Freight Expands in Germany Despite Recession
• UK
• The UK Rail Travel Sector Continues Growth Trend
• Passenger Railway Travel Segment Registers Healthy Growth
• Future Prospects
• Light Metros and Light Rail
• Trends in Rail Passenger Journeys
• Players Scenario
• Scotland
• Rail System in Scotland
• Italy
• The Railway Market Structure
• Federal Regulations
• Market Players
• Passenger Transport
• Freight Transport
• Russia
• Market Overview
• Private Rail Freight Records Significant Growth
• Overseas Investment to Propel Growth
• Fleet Modernization Initiatives to Enhance Infrastructure
• New Regulations to develop Rail Sector
• Russia Plans to Introduce High-Speed Railroads by 2014
• Sweden
• Development of Railway Transport in Sweden
• Main Railway lines in the region
• Liberalization of Swedish Railway Market
• Rail Transport Market Dominated by State-Owned Enterprises
• State-Owned SJ Monopolizes Profitable Services
• Major Participants
• The Netherlands
• Rail Transport Market Continues to Liberalize
• Belgium
• Growth in Rail Cargo Market Remains Slow
• Ukraine
• Overview of Railroad System
• Austria
• An Overview of Passenger and Freight Transport
• Asia-Pacific
• Role of State in Rail Transport
• Privatization and Restructuring in Progress in Few Countries
• Rail Vehicle Industry in Asia
• Railway Sector in South Asia
• Rail Vehicle Industry in East Asia
• Investments to Drive Growth
• Asian Rail Markets Offer Significant Business Potential for Western Suppliers
• Role of Railways in Freight Transport in Asia
• Diversified Growth in Passenger Transport
• High-Speed Trains Gain Momentum
• Concentration of Rail Facilities in Centralized Location
• Railway Infrastructure Inventories and System Technology
• Railway Infrastructure in Asia
• Focus on Key Asian Markets
• China
• Rail Transport in China
• Table 19: China Railway Freight Transport in Billion Tons from 2003 to 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Railway Infrastructure in China
• Infrastructure Improvements Planned in the Sector
• Lower Investments Impede Growth in Rail Transportation Sector
• High-Speed Passenger and Cargo Transport- Key for Growth
• China Embarks on Railroad Development
• Railway Transport Sector Offers Huge Investment Opportunities
• Railway Equipment Industry Scenario
• Railway Spending to Soar in China
• China to Step Up its Railway Network in Yangtze River Delta
• Other Network Improvement Initiatives Planned in the Sector
• Metro Line Network to Become One of the World' s Major Network
• Intermodal Service to Enhance Rail Transport
• Rail Vehicle Industry in China
• Cargo Volumes to Remain Relatively Flat Due to Slackened Economy
• India
• Market Overview
• Indian Railways Revenues
• Indian Railways Commodity Revenues
• Rail Industry in India
• Key Facts of Indian Railways
• Table 20: Indian Railway Route by Gauge in Route-Km (2007) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 21: Indian Railway Route by Track Type in Route-Km (2007) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Railway Infrastructure in India
• Steam Locomotives in India
• Freight Loading Major Source of Revenue for Indian Railways
• Rail Industry in India
• Private Sector Participation in Railways
• Port Rail Connectivity Projects
• Potential Projects
• Massive Investment Projects Attract International Players
• New Initiatives to Increase Revenues
• Growth Prospects in the Sector
• Indian Railways Register Record Freight Loading
• Railways Eyes Big Money with Advertisements
• Japan
• Railway Infrastructure in Japan
• Passenger Rail Transport
• Myanmar
• Myanmar Registers 60% Increase in Railroads in 20 Years
• Australia
• Market Overview
• Table 22: Commodity Transport by Railways in Australia (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Volume transported by Commodity (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Australian Rail Freight Market Revives with Competition
• Freight Market Overview
• Low Traffic Hinders Infrastructure Cost Recovery Process
• Focus on Select Middle-East Regions
• Iran
• History of Railroad Construction in Iran
• The First Railroad Project
• The First Railway Line
• Construction of the National Railway Network
• Advantageous Location Enables Iran to Develop as Transit Hub
• Increasing Transit of Goods Generates Huge Revenues
• Measures for Enhancement of Railway Sector
• Demand Swells for Railroad Services in Iran
• Railroad Facilitates Transit Industry Growth
• Advantages of Rail Transport
• Turkey
• Railway Services Market- an Overview
• Table 23: Freight and Passenger Transport by Rail in Turkey from 2003 to 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Historical Development of Railway Services
• Infrastructure Projects to Drive Future Growth in Railways
• TCDD Plans New Railway Restructuring Projects
• Saudi Arabia
• Railways Remain a Less Developed Transport System
• South Africa
• A Well-developed Railway System
• Gautrain Project to Ease Pressure on Road Transport
• Morocco
• ONCF Manages and Augments Railroad Infrastructure
• Latin America
• Brazil
• An Overview of Railfreight Sector

3. Service Launches

• Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific Introduce Vehicle Co-Loading Service
• CrossCountry Debuts Refurbished HST on the Glasgow-Plymouth Route
• Amtrak to Introduce New Raleigh-Charlotte Service
• Alstom Launches Prima II Locomotive
• FESCO Transport Group to Introduce New Container Service
• Sical Introduces Container Train Services
• Alstom Rolls Out High-speed Train, AGV
• Cog Railway to Launch Eco-Friendly Locomotive
• East Japan Railways Launches Hybrid Railcar
• CrossCountry Launches Train Service in UK
• UP and NS Launch Westbound Intermodal Service
• GE Launches Evolution Hybrid Locomotive
• National Express Launches East Coast Franchise Passenger Rail Service
• Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific to Enhance Local Transcontinental Service

4. Recent Industry Activity

• SSAB Signs Rail Freight Transport Agreement with Green Cargo
• Patriot Rail Corp Acquires Utah Central Railway
• Deutsche Bahn Takes Over 50% Stake in LOROL
• Veolia Cargo Takes Over Rail4Chem
• Genesee & Wyoming Acquires CAGY Industries
• CN Takes Over Three Rail Subsidiary Units from QRC
• Genesee & Wyoming Acquires Maryland Midland Railway
• Patriot Rail Takes Over Louisiana & North West Railroad
• Genesee & Wyoming to Acquire Ohio Central Railroad
• Genesee & Wyoming Takes Over Georgia Southwestern Railroad
• Berkshire Hathaway Acquires 18% Stake in BNSF Railroad
• Watco Cos Acquires Operations of Reload Inc for Expansion
• BNSF Logistics Acquires Diversified Freight Logistics
• Russian Railways and North Korea to Form a Joint Venture
• FPN Teams up with Chinese Investors to Enhance Baja California Railroads
• Deutsche Bahn Enters into a Cooperation Agreement with Qatari Government
• CN and Amtrak Conclude Agreement to Allow Amtrak' s Access to St. Charles Airline Route
• Union Pacific Signs a Deal to Transfer BulkTainer Service to ChemLogix
• Russian Railways Signs a Deal with North Korea for Reconstruction of Railroad
• Russian Government Inks a Deal with Yenisei for New Railroad Line
• Major Railroad Operators Enter into a Deal for PTC Interoperability Standards
• Russian Railways Signs Contract to Construct Railroad in Libya
• ENRC Secures Order for Developing Railway Line between China and Kazakhstan
• Ferrovial Agroman Consortium Secures Railway Construction Contract
• CFR Grants Contract to Austrian-German Consortium
• Alpine Bags ?63.6 million Railway Order in Germany
• Russian Railways Signs Contract for Developing Libyan Railway Line
• SCT to Upgrade National Railroad Infrastructure
• Kuzbassrazrezugol to Invest in Railroad Transport
• Russian Railroads to Develop Southern Seaport Railroads
• RZD to Invest in Losevo - Kamennogorsk Railroad
• Russian Railways to Invest in Development of South Ural Railroad
• Union Pacific to Invest US$3 billion in Punta Colonet Railroads
• Ferroeste to Enhance Railroad Capacity
• Russian Railroads to Reconstruct Trans-Korean Railroad
• Sao Paulo to Expand Ferroanel Railroad
• Bulgaria to Enhance Transport and Railroad Infrastructure
• Russian Railroads to Develop Railroad Lines for Seaport Region
• Russian Railways to Construct a Railroad Section for Libya
• Brazilian Government Increases Investments in Railroads
• ALL to Spend R$200 Million for Brazilian Railroad Renovation
• Mechel to Build Railroad to the Elga Coal Deposit
• Western Railway Plans Chhotaudepur-Dhar BG Railway Line Project
• Ukrzaliznytsia to Set Up Railway Line to Boryspil Airport
• Hanfeng to Construct Heilongjiang Railway Spur
• Turkmenistan to Invest in Railway Equipment for Kazakhstan-Iran Railroad
• UNMIK reaffirms Control over Railway Track
• Norfolk Southern Deploys Uni-Level Railcar Services
• CSX to Implement Multi-Million Track Expansion Project
• Armenia and Iran to Build Railroad
• Union Pacific Enters into a Deal with Progress Rail to Test Intermediate-Haul Locomotives
• BNSF Reopens Rail-Served Facility in Illinois
• Kowloon Canton Railway Merges with Mass Transit Railway
• BNSF Acquires Pro-Am
• WTLC to Acquire South Plains Subdivision from BNSF
• Deutsche Bahn to Acquire Two European Freight Carriers
• Arriva Plc Acquires Stake in Osthannoversche Eisenbahnen
• Fortress Investment to Acquire Florida East Coast Industries
• Berkshire Hathaway Acquires Stake in Major US Railroad
• TCI Fund to Acquire More Stake in CSX
• Patriot Rail Acquires Rarus Railway
• Fortress Investment Group to Takeover Florida East Coast
• The Great Circle Fund Takes Over STS Logistics
• Canadian National Railway to Take Over Elgin Joliet & Eastern Railway
• Toll Holdings Takes Over Toll (NZ) Ltd
• SC Rail Leasing Takes Over Southern Illinois Railcar
• Canadian Pacific Acquires DM&E Railroad
• Railion Completes Acquisition of Brunner Railway Services
• Canadian Railway to Acquire Majority Stake in Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Co
• Bridgepoint Completes Acquisition of CTL Logistics
• The Carlyle Group Takes Over Railcar Management
• The Great Circle Fund Takes Over Stake in Balnak Logistics Group
• Watco Cos Takes Over Millennium Rail
• Canadian Pacific Railway Takes Over Dakota Minnesota & Eastern Railroad
• MER MEC SpA Takes Over ImageMap
• Washington State Signs MOU With Watco to Acquire CW Line of PCC
• Deutsche Bahn and Russian Railroads Company to Establish a Joint Venture
• Poland, Germany, Belarus and Russia to Form a New Joint Venture
• Georgia, Turkey, and Azerbaijan Team Up for New Railroad Construction
• Kazakh and Turkmen Railroad Departments Collaborate to Build New Railroad
• Eurotunnel Partners with Port Autonome de Dunkerque
• BNSF Enters into Agreement with BLET
• OAO Norilsk Nickel Signs Agreement with Federal Railroad Transport Agency
• Indian Railways Enter into Agreement with NPCL to Transport Coal
• BNSF and BLET Enter into an Agreement
• Georgian Government Agrees for Railroad Link to Turkey
• Cuba and Venezuela Enter into a Deal for Railroads Improvement
• Kyrgyzstan Railway to Receive Equipment Worth US$1 Million from Russia
• Skanska Bags Czech Railway Project Order
• Veolia Cargo Obtains Contract from ECT
• Lafarge Ciment Awards Freight Transport Contract to Veolia Cargo
• Agroman Bags Railroad Contract
• Bulgarian Transport Ministry and International Consortia Sign Railroad Contracts
• Washington Selects Two Firms for Operation of Freight Railroad
• UPDS Inaugurates a New Business Division
• Arriva Opens Train Care Facility in Wales
• Edmonton and GE to Deploy Advanced Signaling and Crossing Technology
• RVNL Undertakes Gauge Conversion Project
• Union Pacific Announces Closure of Weld County Roads
• Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan Plan to Build a New Railroad Branch
• Eurasia-America Transcontinental Railroad Proposed for Construction
• Russia Plans to Build High-Speed Moscow-Petersburg Railroad by 2012
• Azerbaijan to Develop Railroad System
• Russia Announced Plans for Railroad Infrastructure Development
• Russian Railroad Network to Link with New Caspian Railroad Line
• City of Pomona Pioneers Establishment of Quiet Zones in Railroad Network
• East Siberian Railroad to Operate Shuttle Trains on Irkutsk-Beijing Line
• Norfolk Southern to Rebuild Railroad Crossing
• BNSF Railway to Begin Construction of New Rail Yard
• CSX to Invest US$6.4 Billion for Enhancement of Tracks and Equipment
• RailAmerica to Install New N-ViroMotives in the Company' s DGNO
• Russian Railways Invests RUR 5.4 billion in Railroad Reconstruction to Ust-Luga
• Pennsylvania State to Enhance Rail Service
• Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Iran to Construct Railroad Linking Four Nations
• Vale do Rio Doce to Construct Norte Sul Railway Line
• Mexico to Construct New Railway Line and Port
• ALL to Invest in Brazil- Bolivia Rail Line
• Iran, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan Sign an Accord to Construct a Railroad
• North Railways to Construct More than 2,300 km of Railroads
• Zabaykalskaya Railways to Construct New 909 km Railroad
• Russia to Invest 13 Trillion Rubles on Railroad Projects
• Railroad Bridge Across Kerch Strait to be Ready by 2012
• Gorkovskaya Railway Opens New Railroad Terminal
• Astaldi Wins Railroad Upgrade Contract in Bulgaria
• Belon Plans 550 Million Rubles Investment for Railroad Development
• West-Siberian Railway to Invest of RUR6 billon for Kuzbass Railroads
• RZD to Invest RUR53 billion on Railroad Equipment
• GW Travel Launches Luxury Train on Trans-Siberian Rail Line
• NYK Introduces Rail Freight Service
• Chartwell International Acquires Middletown and New Jersey Railway Company
• CN Acquires Alberta Short Lines of RailAmerica

5. Focus on Select Players

• Aeroexpress Ltd. (Russia)
• Arriva Plc (UK)
• BNSF Railway (USA)
• CSX Corporation (USA)
• Canadian National Railway Company (Canada)
• Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (Canada)
• Deutsche Bahn AG (Germany)
• DB Mobility Logistics AG (Germany)
• Schenker AG (Germany)
• First Group Plc (UK)
• The Go-Ahead Group Plc (UK)
• Indian Railways (India)
• Kansas City Southern (USA)
• National Express Group Plc (UK)
• National Railroad Passenger Corporation (USA)
• Norfolk Southern Corporation (USA)
• NSB AS (Norway)
• Sinotrans Ltd. (China)
• Thalys International (Europe)
• Union Pacific Corporation (USA)
• Veolia Transport Ltd (Germany)
• VIA Rail Canada, Inc. (Canada)

6. Global Market Perspective

• Table 24: Global Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Railroads by Service Segment - Passenger Transport Services and Freight Transport Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 25: Global 10-Year Perspective for Railroads by Service Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Passenger Transport Services and Freight Transport Services for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015
• Table 26: Global Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Railroads by Geographic Region - Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 27: Global 10-Year Perspective for Railroads by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015

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