Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating railroads (except street railroads, commuter rail, urban rapid transit, and scenic and sightseeing trains). Class 1 railroads and regional railroads are included in this industry. The definition of Class 1 railroad is that with operating revenue exceeding $289.4 million. A regional railroad is a line-haul railroad with $50 million to $289.4 million in operating revenues, and/or operating over 350 miles of road. Local railroads are line-haul railroads with less than $50 million in annual operating revenues and less than 350 miles of road, as well as Switching and Terminal railroads.

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Major market segments are identified and also those forces affecting demand and supply within the industry. Performance analysis includes emerging industry trends as well as recent results and performance of each key company. Drawing on the depth of information IBISWorld also provides 5 year forecasts for each industry.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.