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.

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