Support Activities for Rail Transportationin USA
USA Market Research and Industry Report
18 September 2007
Industry Code : 48821
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing specialized services for railroad transportation, including servicing, routine repairs (except factory conversion, overhaul or rebuilding of rolling stock), and maintenance of railcars, loading and unloading of railcars and the operation of independent rail terminals.
The major products and services in this industry are:
| - | Maintenance and repair |
| - | Cleaning services |
| - | Other services |
| - | Loading and unloading | |
The primary activities of this industry are:
| - | Freight car cleaning services |
| - | Grain leveling and trimming in railroad cars |
| - | Loading and unloading services at rail terminals |
| - | Locomotive and railcar repair (except factory conversion and overhaul) |
| - | Locomotive and rail car repair (except factory conversion, factory overhaul, fact |
| - | Railroad switching services |
| - | Railroad terminals, independent operation |
| - | Shunting trailers in rail terminals |
| - | Switching services, railroad | |
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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.
