Rail Transportation: Line-Haul and Short Line Railroads
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Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry forecast, with special focus on
the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and its performance.
Report sections include:
American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association
Information resources available from this trade association include:
Connecting America's Communities / FAQs / Protecting America's Environment
Strengthening America's Economy / Related Links
http://www.aslrra.org/about_aslrra/index.cfm
Various sections listed above provide a summary overview of short line and regional railroad industry
and include reference sources for additional information. All information is accessible free online.
Short Line and Regional Railroad Facts and Figures
http://www.aslrra.org/news___publications/Publications___Reports/
Publication provides information on various aspects of the industry, with topics covered including
industry structure, traffic, employment, customers, infrastructure and equipment, financial data,
and more. Table of contents and "Facts & Figures" section can be viewed free online.
ASLRRA Annual Report
http://www.aslrra.org/news___publications/Publications___Reports/
Annual report reviews events and trends affecting the short line and regional railroad industry.
Selected excerpts can be viewed free online.
Association of American Railroads
Information resources available from this trade association include:
Background Papers
http://www.aar.org/InCongress/BackgroundPapers.aspx
Various sections provide an overview of the U.S. freight rail transportation industry with topics
covered including economic and financial issues, environmental impact, history, labor relations,
and major commodities and products transported by rail. All information is accessible free online.
Railroads and States
http://www.aar.org/incongress/railroadsstates.aspx
National and individual state reports include summary information on rail traffic, mileage, employment,
wages and benefits, retirees, and more. State reports also include a list of the major commodities
carried by rail in each state, a map of each state's railway network, and a list of railroad companies
(Class I, regional, local, and short line) operating in each state. All information can be viewed
free online.
Profiles of U.S. Railroads
http://pubs.aar.org/pubstores/listItems.aspx
Profile information is provided in a database format compiled from an annual survey of all U.S.
common carrier freight rail transportation companies and includes: company name; address; phone
number; type (Class I, regional, local, or short line); year started; total employees; states
served; railway miles operated; annual carloads shipped; number of locomotives; and revenue range.
Sample excerpts can be viewed free online.
Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corp.
Railway Age Magazine
http://www.railwayage.com/
Trade publication features news and information for the rail transportation industry, with topics
covered including management, trends, products, services, technology, and more. Current issue and
archives can be viewed free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Rail Transportation Occupations
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos244.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is free online.
Industry Market Research Reports
Railroads
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In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation;
marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant
profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market
research report is accessible free online.
Industry Market Analysis Reports
Shortline Railroads
http://www.bizminer.com Select "Travel-Transport - 4013"
Industry statistics for short line railroads include industry sales and sales trends, market size
and market share by sales class, average company sales and sales per employee, staffing and employment
trends, business start up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national,
state, and metropolitan area level. Sample market analysis reports can be viewed free online.
More Industry Research and Analysis
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Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis,
and business trends and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
Industry Financial Ratios
Shortline Railroads
http://www.bizminer.com Select "Travel-Transport - 4013"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for short line railroad
companies. Reports are available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor,
and business start up versions. Sample reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed
free online.
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more business financial information and analysis available from Integra Information, RMA Annual Financial Statement Studies, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance indicators and benchmarks for a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
Association of American Railroads
Railroad Industry Jobs
http://www.aar.org/IndustryInformation/AboutTheIndustry/IndustryJobs.aspx
"Industry Jobs" section provides information on average compensation and benefits for various
positions—including locomotive engineers, conductors, and maintenance workers—and links to sources
for job openings. All information is available free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Rail Transportation Occupations
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos244.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is free online.
Officer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports can be viewed free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, PayScale, Salary.com, and other sources—including average salary, salary range, incentive compensation, and employee benefits information for a wide range of jobs and industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
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