Railroads - Global Trends

1.METHODOLOGY
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level
2.GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW AND OUTLOOK
Railroads – Description
Advantages of Rail Transport
Factors Influencing Growth in the Sector
Measures for Building Traffic
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
3.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
Commodity Transport by Freight Railroads
Grain Transportation by Freight Railroads
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
Canada
Market Overview
Railway Infrastructure
Passenger Services
Main Passenger Routes
Freight Railroads Scenario
Classification of Freight Railroads
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
Major 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
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
Major Asian Markets
China
Rail Transport in China
Railway Infrastructure in China
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
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
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
Australian Rail Freight Market Revives with Competition
Freight Market Overview
Low Traffic Hinders Infrastructure Cost Recovery Process
Major Middle-East Regions
Iran
Advantageous Location Enables Iran to Develop as Transit Hub
Demand Swells for Railroad Services in Iran
Railroad Facilitates Transit Industry Growth
Turkey
Railway Services Market - an Overview
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
4.MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
SSAB Signs Rail Freight Transport Agreement with Green Cargo
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
Genesee & Wyoming to Acquire Ohio Central Railroad
Genesee & Wyoming Takes Over Georgia Southwestern Railroad
Berkshire Hathaway Acquires 18% Stake in BNSF Railroad
BNSF Logistics Acquires Diversified Freight Logistics
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
Major Railroad Operators Enter into a Deal for PTC Interoperability Standards
Union Pacific to Invest US$3 billion in Punta Colonet Railroads
Mechel to Build Railroad to the Elga Coal Deposit
Hanfeng to Construct Heilongjiang Railway Spur
Norfolk Southern Deploys Uni-Level Railcar Services
CSX to Implement Multi-Million Track Expansion Project
Union Pacific Enters into a Deal with Progress Rail to Test Intermediate-Haul Locomotives
BNSF Reopens Rail-Served Facility in Illinois
Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific Introduce Vehicle Co-Loading Service
Amtrak to Introduce New Raleigh-Charlotte Service
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
Berkshire Hathaway Acquires Stake in Major US Railroad
TCI Fund to Acquire More Stake in CSX
Canadian Pacific Acquires DM&E Railroad
Canadian Railway to Acquire Majority Stake in Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Co
Bridgepoint Completes Acquisition of CTL Logistics
Canadian Pacific Railway Takes Over Dakota Minnesota & Eastern Railroad
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
BNSF Enters into Agreement with BLET
OAO Norilsk Nickel Signs Agreement with Federal Railroad Transport Agency
BNSF and BLET Enter into an Agreement
Georgian Government Agrees for Railroad Link to Turkey
Veolia Cargo Obtains Contract from ECT
Lafarge Ciment Awards Freight Transport Contract to Veolia Cargo
Bulgarian Transport Ministry and International Consortia Sign Railroad Contracts
UPDS Inaugurates a New Business Division
Arriva Opens Train Care Facility in Wales
Edmonton and GE to Deploy Advanced Signaling and Crossing Technology
Union Pacific Announces Closure of Weld County Roads
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
Iran, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan Sign an Accord to Construct a Railroad
North Railways to Construct More than 2,300 km of Railroads
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
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
6.MAJOR 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)
7.GLOBAL MARKET ANALYTICS
Exhibits
Table 1: Total Rail Network Size by Country (2008)
Table 2: Breakdown of the US Freight Railroad Industry by Type – 2007 (In Terms of Miles Operated)
Table 3: Percentage Breakdown of the US Class I Railroads Commodity Traffic –
Table 4: Percentage Breakdown of the US Class I Railroad Grain Transportation –
Table 5: Percentage Breakdown of the US Class I Railroad Grain-Related Food Transportation –
Table 6: Percentage Breakdown of the US International Trade by Transportation Mode –
Table 7: US Trade with Canada and Mexico by Rail - 2007 (in US$ Billion)
Table 8: Percentage Breakdown of the US Trade with Canada by Rail – 2007 (in Terms of Imports and Exports Value)
Table 9: Percentage Breakdown of the US Trade with Mexico by Rail – 2007 (in Terms of Imports and Exports Value)
Table 10: Percentage Breakdown of the US Commodities Imports from Canada by Weight (Short Tons) –
Table 11: Percentage Breakdown of the US Commodities Imports from Mexico by Weight (Short Tons) –
Table 12: Track Miles Operated by Province in Canada in
Table 13: Canada's Intercity Passenger Transport Statistics (2007)
Table 14: Canada's Commuter Rail Service Statistics (2007)
Table 15: Percentage Breakdown of Carloads Originated in the Canadian Freight Transport Market by Commodity-
Table 16: Indian Railway Route by Gauge in Route-Km (2007)
Table 17: Indian Railway Route by Track Type in Route-Km (2007)
Table 18: Percentage Breakdown of Commodity transport by Railways in Australia – 2007 (In Terms of Volume)
Table 19: Global Railroads Market by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Billion)
Table 20: Percentage Breakdown of Global Railroads Market by Region for the Years 2009 &
Table 21: Global Railroads Market by Service Segment for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Billion)
Table 22: Percentage Breakdown of Global Railroads Market by Service Segment for the Years 2009 &
Companies Profiled