Railroads - Global Trends

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Railroads contribute significantly to a country's economy, and governmental assistance provided to railroad companies ranks as major growth driver. Demand for fast and low cost passenger and freight transportation, and increased private railway participation and market liberalization, especially in the developed markets, will remain key factors driving market growth. Rail offers an efficient, economical, and profitable means to transport goods. Rail transportation reduces highway costs and increases the capacity of transportation system. Rail enables safe and secure transportation of freight especially for hazardous materials and offers emergency response during military mobilization and national emergency. Rail is more fuel-efficient and is relatively less polluting.

These and other market data and trends are presented in "Railroads: Global Trends" by BizAcumen, Inc. Our reports are designed to be most comprehensive in geographic coverage and vertical market analyses.

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CONTENTS

1. METHODOLOGY 1

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1

Disclaimers 2

Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level 3

2. GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW AND OUTLOOK 3

Railroads - Description 3

Advantages of Rail Transport 4

Factors Influencing Growth in the Sector 4

Measures for Building Traffic 4

Trends 4

Recession Hits Rail Travel Market in Western Regions 4

Global Rail Market to Witness Moderate Growth Till 2015 5

Regional Trends in the Global Rail Market 5

Urbanization and Industrial Development Drive Transport

Services Market 6

Lower Costs and Easy Access Drives Demand for Intermodal Service 6

Rail Market in Asia-Pacific Records Highest Growth Rates 7

Replacement of Parts and Maintenance to Create Opportunities

for Supply Sector 7

Growing Need for Light Rail in the Middle East and North Africa 8

Advantages of Light Rail 8

Contrasting Trends Exhibited by the US and European Rail Market 8

Factors Contributing to the Growth of Rail Freight in the US 9

Statistical Finding 10

3. REGIONAL MARKET OVERVIEW 10

United States 10

Market Outlook 10

An Overview of Passenger Railroads 10

Passenger Rail Services in the Nation 11

Role of Amtrak 11

Intercity Passenger Train Service 11

Long-Distance Trains 12

An Overview of Freight Railroads 12

Evolution of Freight Railroads 13

Government Acts Liberate Railroads from Passenger Services 13

Establishment of Amtrak for Passenger Services 13

Introduction of The Staggers Act 14

Productivity Improvement Measures 14

Classification of Freight Railroads 14

Class I Railroads 15

Regional or Class II Railroads 15

Local Linehaul Carriers or Class III Railroads 15

Switching and Terminal railroads 15

Commodity Transport by Freight Railroads 16

Grain Transportation by Freight Railroads 17

Coal Transportation 19

Trends 19

Rail Freight Volume Decline Further Deepens in the US 19

Rail Freight Transport Records Robust Growth Before the

Declining Trend 19

Railroads to Invest more in Intermodal Service 19

Intermodal Service - A Viable Option for Manufacturers 20

Post Recession Scenario 20

High Fuel Prices Drive Demand for Railroads 21

Investment Shortages Hinder Rail Services 21

The US Railroad Industry Witnesses Expansion 21

Increasing Rail Traffic Exerts Pressure on Rail Capacity 22

Production Cuts by Automakers Hurts Railroad Traffic 22

Commodity Traffic in US Railroads to Rise 22

Canada and Mexico- The Largest Partners for Travel & Trade 23

Trade Statistics 23

Canada 25

Market Overview 25

Railway Infrastructure 25

Passenger Services 26

Main Passenger Routes 27

Freight Railroads Scenario 27

Classification of Freight Railroads 27

Opportunities and Challenges for the Railway System 28

Europe 28

Market Outlook 28

Economic Growth Boosts Market for Railway Equipment and

Technology 29

Railways Lose Traffic to Other Modes of Transport 29

Road Shines on European Transport Landscape 29

Railroad System Mainly National-Centric 30

EU Directives Make Rail Transport Competitive 30

Railway Services Market - Further Deregulation on the Cards 31

Shortage of Funds Represents Significant Barrier to Growth 31

Rail Freight Services Exhibit Declining Growth 31

Contributing Factors for Dismal Scenario 32

Rail Transport Enhancement Measures 32

Revival of Railways - Significant for Sustenance 32

Renewed Financial Organizational Structure-Key for Improvement 33

Rail Transport Liberalization - For Quality Services 33

Interoperability of National Systems - For a Unified Market 34

Creation of Trans-European Freeways for Rail Freight Services 34

Efficiency Enhancement of Regulatory Structure 34

Transformation to Boost Rail Traffic in the Sector 35

Developments in Passenger Transport 35

High-Speed Rail Dominates in Passenger Services 35

High-Speed Rail Service Gains Over Air Travel in Short

Distance Routes 36

Railway Market Exhibits Variable Growth Across Different Regions 36

Major European Markets 37

Germany 37

Market Outlook 37

Market Structure 37

Deutsche Bahn AG- The Largest Rail Operator in Germany 38

Other Rail Transport Companies Operating in the Region 38

Rail Freight Expands in Germany Despite Recession 38

UK 39

The UK Rail Travel Sector Continues Growth Trend 39

Passenger Railway Travel Segment Registers Healthy Growth 39

Light Metros and Light Rail 40

Trends in Rail Passenger Journeys 40

Players Scenario 40

Scotland 41

Rail System in Scotland 41

Italy 41

The Railway Market Structure 41

Federal Regulations 41

Market Players 42

Passenger Transport 42

Freight Transport 42

Russia 42

Market Overview 42

Private Rail Freight Records Significant Growth 43

Overseas Investment to Propel Growth 43

Fleet Modernization Initiatives to Enhance Infrastructure 44

New Regulations to develop Rail Sector 44

Russia Plans to Introduce High-Speed Railroads by 2014 45

Sweden 45

Development of Railway Transport in Sweden 45

Main Railway lines in the region 45

Liberalization of Swedish Railway Market 46

Rail Transport Market Dominated by State-Owned Enterprises 46

State-Owned SJ Monopolizes Profitable Services 46

Major Participants 47

The Netherlands 47

Rail Transport Market Continues to Liberalize 47

Belgium 47

Growth in Rail Cargo Market Remains Slow 47

Ukraine 48

Overview of Railroad System 48

Austria 48

An Overview of Passenger and Freight Transport 48

Asia-Pacific 49

Role of State in Rail Transport 49

Privatization and Restructuring in Progress in Few Countries 49

Rail Vehicle Industry in Asia 50

Railway Sector in South Asia 50

Rail Vehicle Industry in East Asia 50

Investments to Drive Growth 51

Asian Rail Markets Offer Significant Business Potential for

Western Suppliers 52

Role of Railways in Freight Transport in Asia 52

Diversified Growth in Passenger Transport 52

High-Speed Trains Gain Momentum 53

Concentration of Rail Facilities in Centralized Location 53

Railway Infrastructure Inventories and System Technology 53

Railway Infrastructure in Asia 54

Major Asian Markets 54

China 54

Rail Transport in China 54

Railway Infrastructure in China 54

Lower Investments Impede Growth in Rail Transportation Sector 55

High-Speed Passenger and Cargo Transport- Key for Growth 55

China Embarks on Railroad Development 56

Railway Transport Sector Offers Huge Investment Opportunities 56

Railway Equipment Industry Scenario 57

Railway Spending to Soar in China 57

China to Step Up its Railway Network in Yangtze River Delta 57

Metro Line Network to Become One of the World's Major Network 58

Intermodal Service to Enhance Rail Transport 59

Rail Vehicle Industry in China 59

Cargo Volumes to Remain Relatively Flat Due to Slackened

Economy 59

India 60

Market Overview 60

Indian Railways Revenues 60

Indian Railways Commodity Revenues 60

Rail Industry in India 60

Key Facts of Indian Railways 61

Railway Infrastructure in India 62

Steam Locomotives in India 62

Freight Loading Major Source of Revenue for Indian Railways 63

Rail Industry in India 63

Private Sector Participation in Railways 63

Port Rail Connectivity Projects 63

Potential Projects 63

Massive Investment Projects Attract International Players 64

New Initiatives to Increase Revenues 64

Growth Prospects in the Sector 64

Indian Railways Register Record Freight Loading 65

Railways Eyes Big Money with Advertisements 65

Japan 66

Railway Infrastructure in Japan 66

Passenger Rail Transport 66

Myanmar 66

Myanmar Registers 60% Increase in Railroads in 20 Years 66

Australia 67

Market Overview 67

Australian Rail Freight Market Revives with Competition 67

Freight Market Overview 68

Low Traffic Hinders Infrastructure Cost Recovery Process 68

Major Middle-East Regions 68

Iran 68

Advantageous Location Enables Iran to Develop as Transit Hub 68

Demand Swells for Railroad Services in Iran 70

Railroad Facilitates Transit Industry Growth 70

Turkey 71

Railway Services Market - an Overview 71

Infrastructure Projects to Drive Future Growth in Railways 71

TCDD Plans New Railway Restructuring Projects 72

Saudi Arabia 72

Railways Remain a Less Developed Transport System 72

South Africa 72

A Well-developed Railway System 72

Gautrain Project to Ease Pressure on Road Transport 73

Morocco 73

ONCF Manages and Augments Railroad Infrastructure 73

Latin America 74

Brazil 74

An Overview of Railfreight Sector 74

4. MARKET SEGMENTATION 75

5. CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 75

SSAB Signs Rail Freight Transport Agreement with Green Cargo 75

Deutsche Bahn Takes Over 50% Stake in LOROL 75

Veolia Cargo Takes Over Rail4Chem 75

Genesee & Wyoming Acquires CAGY Industries 76

CN Takes Over Three Rail Subsidiary Units from QRC 76

Genesee & Wyoming Acquires Maryland Midland Railway 76

Genesee & Wyoming to Acquire Ohio Central Railroad 77

Genesee & Wyoming Takes Over Georgia Southwestern Railroad 77

Berkshire Hathaway Acquires 18% Stake in BNSF Railroad 77

BNSF Logistics Acquires Diversified Freight Logistics 77

Deutsche Bahn Enters into a Cooperation Agreement with

Qatari Government 78

CN and Amtrak Conclude Agreement to Allow Amtrak's Access to

St. Charles Airline Route 78

Union Pacific Signs a Deal to Transfer BulkTainer Service to

ChemLogix 79

Major Railroad Operators Enter into a Deal for PTC

Interoperability Standards 79

Union Pacific to Invest US$3 billion in Punta Colonet Railroads 80

Mechel to Build Railroad to the Elga Coal Deposit 80

Hanfeng to Construct Heilongjiang Railway Spur 80

Norfolk Southern Deploys Uni-Level Railcar Services 81

CSX to Implement Multi-Million Track Expansion Project 81

Union Pacific Enters into a Deal with Progress Rail to Test

Intermediate-Haul Locomotives 82

BNSF Reopens Rail-Served Facility in Illinois 82

Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific Introduce Vehicle Co-

Loading Service 83

Amtrak to Introduce New Raleigh-Charlotte Service 83

BNSF Acquires Pro-Am 83

WTLC to Acquire South Plains Subdivision from BNSF 83

Deutsche Bahn to Acquire Two European Freight Carriers 83

Arriva Plc Acquires Stake in Osthannoversche Eisenbahnen 84

Berkshire Hathaway Acquires Stake in Major US Railroad 84

TCI Fund to Acquire More Stake in CSX 84

Canadian Pacific Acquires DM&E Railroad 84

Canadian Railway to Acquire Majority Stake in Elgin, Joliet &

Eastern Railway Co 84

Bridgepoint Completes Acquisition of CTL Logistics 84

Canadian Pacific Railway Takes Over Dakota Minnesota & Eastern

Railroad 85

Deutsche Bahn and Russian Railroads Company to Establish a

Joint Venture 85

Poland, Germany, Belarus and Russia to Form a New Joint Venture 85

Georgia, Turkey, and Azerbaijan Team Up for New Railroad

Construction 85

Kazakh and Turkmen Railroad Departments Collaborate to Build

New Railroad 86

BNSF Enters into Agreement with BLET 86

OAO Norilsk Nickel Signs Agreement with Federal Railroad

Transport Agency 86

BNSF and BLET Enter into an Agreement 86

Georgian Government Agrees for Railroad Link to Turkey 86

Veolia Cargo Obtains Contract from ECT 87

Lafarge Ciment Awards Freight Transport Contract to Veolia Cargo 87

Bulgarian Transport Ministry and International Consortia Sign

Railroad Contracts 87

UPDS Inaugurates a New Business Division 87

Arriva Opens Train Care Facility in Wales 88

Edmonton and GE to Deploy Advanced Signaling and Crossing

Technology 88

Union Pacific Announces Closure of Weld County Roads 88

Norfolk Southern to Rebuild Railroad Crossing 89

BNSF Railway to Begin Construction of New Rail Yard 89

CSX to Invest US$6.4 Billion for Enhancement of Tracks and

Equipment 89

RailAmerica to Install New N-ViroMotives in the Company's DGNO 90

Russian Railways Invests RUR 5.4 billion in Railroad

Reconstruction to Ust-Luga 90

Pennsylvania State to Enhance Rail Service 90

Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Iran to Construct Railroad

Linking Four Nations 90

Vale do Rio Doce to Construct Norte Sul Railway Line 91

Iran, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan Sign an Accord to Construct a

Railroad 91

North Railways to Construct More than 2,300 km of Railroads 91

Russia to Invest 13 Trillion Rubles on Railroad Projects 91

Railroad Bridge Across Kerch Strait to be Ready by 2012 91

Gorkovskaya Railway Opens New Railroad Terminal 92

Astaldi Wins Railroad Upgrade Contract in Bulgaria 92

Belon Plans 550 Million Rubles Investment for Railroad

Development 92

East Japan Railways Launches Hybrid Railcar 92

CrossCountry Launches Train Service in UK 92

UP and NS Launch Westbound Intermodal Service 93

GE Launches Evolution Hybrid Locomotive 93

National Express Launches East Coast Franchise Passenger Rail

Service 94

Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific to Enhance Local

Transcontinental Service 94

6. MAJOR PLAYERS 95

Aeroexpress Ltd. (Russia) 95

Arriva Plc (UK) 95

BNSF Railway (USA) 96

CSX Corporation (USA) 96

Canadian National Railway Company (Canada) 96

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (Canada) 96

Deutsche Bahn AG (Germany) 96

DB Mobility Logistics AG (Germany) 97

Schenker AG (Germany) 97

First Group Plc (UK) 97

The Go-Ahead Group Plc (UK) 97

Indian Railways (India) 98

Kansas City Southern (USA) 98

National Express Group Plc (UK) 98

National Railroad Passenger Corporation (USA) 98

Norfolk Southern Corporation (USA) 98

NSB AS (Norway) 99

Sinotrans Ltd. (China) 99

Thalys International (Europe) 99

Union Pacific Corporation (USA) 99

Veolia Transport Ltd (Germany) 100

VIA Rail Canada, Inc. (Canada) 100

7. GLOBAL MARKET ANALYTICS 100

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 - 2007

Table 4: Percentage Breakdown of the US Class I Railroad Grain

Transportation - 2007

Table 5: Percentage Breakdown of the US Class I Railroad

Grain-Related Food Transportation - 2007

Table 6: Percentage Breakdown of the US International Trade by

Transportation Mode - 2007

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) - 2007

Table 11: Percentage Breakdown of the US Commodities Imports

from Mexico by Weight (Short Tons) - 2007

Table 12: Track Miles Operated by Province in Canada in 2007

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- 2007

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 & 2012

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 & 2012

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