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2024 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Rail Transportation


Market Size & Industry Statistics

The total U.S. industry market size for Rail Transportation: Industry statistics cover all companies in the United States, both public and private, ranging in size from small businesses to market leaders. In addition to revenue, the industry market analysis shows information on employees, companies, and average firm size.

Investors, banks, and business executives use growth rates and industry trends to understand the market outlook and opportunity.

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Statistics        2019        2020        2021        2022        2023
Market Size
(Total Sales/Revenue)


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Total Firms
Total Employees
Average Revenue Per Firm
Average Employees Per Firm
Average Revenue Per Employee
Statistics Source: U.S. Census, AnythingResearch Analysis of Federal Data



Market Forecast

Market forecasts show the long term industry outlook and future growth trends. The following extended five-year forecast projects both short-term and long-term trends.





Forecast / Industry Outlook 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
Market Forecast ($ millions)
Projected Industry Growth Rate (%)
Source: AnythingResearch Economic Analysis

Industry Insights

Major trends affect the Rail Transportation industry include:
  1. Electrification of rail networks
  2. High-speed rail projects
  3. Integration of digital technologies for operation and maintenance
  4. Growing emphasis on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints
  5. Increasing use of autonomous and connected trains
  6. Phasing out of diesel locomotives
  7. Expansion of urban transit systems to reduce road traffic
  8. Intermodal transport integration to streamline cargo movement
  9. Public-private partnerships in infrastructure development
  10. Adoption of predictive maintenance using IoT and AI
  11. Globalization of supply chains impacting freight services
  12. Rising safety and security standards
  13. Increasing passenger expectations for comfort and convenience
  14. Implementation of strict regulatory standards on emissions and noise
  15. Expansion of rail networks in emerging markets


U.S. Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State

Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how the industry's competition is distributed throughout the country. State-level information can identify areas with higher and lower industry market share than average.

U.S. map by state

Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of a benchmark "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.

Industry Average Percent of Sales
(Industry Benchmark)
Total Revenue

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Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit

Operating Expenses
Pension, profit sharing plans, stock, annuity
Repairs
Rent paid on business property
Charitable Contributions
Depletion
Domestic production activities deduction
Advertising
Compensation of officers
Salaries and wages
Employee benefit programs
Taxes and Licenses
Bad Debts
Depreciation
Amortization
Other Operating Expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit
Net Income
 
Source: AnythingResearch Analysis of U.S. federal statistics




Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratio information can be used to benchmark how a Rail Transportation company compares to its peers. Accounting statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.

Profitability & Valuation RatiosIndustry Average
Company valuation can be measured based on the firm's own performance, as well as in comparison against its industry competitors. These metrics show how the average company in the Rail Transportation industry is performing.
Profit Margin
Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin. Show company earnings relative to revenues.
Return on Equity (ROE)
Return on Equity (ROE) is net income as a percentage of shareholders' equity. Shareholders' Equity is defined as the company's total assets minus total liabilities. ROE shows how much profits a company generates with the money shareholders invested (or with retained earnings).
Return on Assets (ROA)
Return on Assets (ROA) is net income relative to total assets. The market research on Rail Transportation measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets.


Liquidity RatiosIndustry Average
Bankers and suppliers use liquidity to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability.
Current Ratio
Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months.
Quick Ratio (Acid Test)
Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories.


Efficiency Ratios - Key Performance IndicatorsIndustry Average
Measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented.
Receivables Turnover Ratio
If this number is low in your business when compared to the industry average in the research report, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections.
Average Collection Period
Based on the Receivables Turnover, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover
Inventory Turnover
A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort.
Fixed-Asset Turnover
Generally, higher is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue.



Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees

Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of industry-specific jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom Quartile Average (Median) SalaryUpper Quartile
Management Occupations 5%

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Chief Executives0%
General and Operations Managers2%
Construction and Extraction Occupations 11%
Other Construction and Related Workers 7%
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators 6%
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators 6%
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 14%
Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 6%
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians and Mechanics 6%
Rail Car Repairers 5%
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 53%
Rail Transportation Workers 45%
Locomotive Engineers and Operators 19%
Locomotive Engineers 19%
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers 6%
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers 6%
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 19%
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 19%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics


Rail Transportation Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]

The most influential companies in the Rail Transportation industry and adjacent industries either have large market share or are developing new business models and methods that could disrupt the status quo. We look at leading and emerging companies in the Rail Transportation industry and adjacent sectors:

Market Leaders:
Direct Competitors

Companies with the largest market share, focused in this industry
Market leaders:
Diversified Competitors

Largest companies that have diversified operations in this and other industries
Innovators:
Direct Competitors

Innovative, Emerging, and Disruptive Companies that may influence the future direction of the industry.
Innovators:
Diversified Competitors

Innovators and Disruptors in adjacent industries that may also affect the Rail Transportation industry.
Source:
IncFact


Recent Federal Contracts for Rail Transportation

  • Apr 02, 2024: CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC. (Jacksonville, FL) awarded $19,030
  • Mar 25, 2024: BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY (Fort Worth, TX) awarded $24,814
  • Mar 25, 2024: PENNSYLVANIA NORTHEAST REGIONAL RAILROAD AUTHORITY (Scranton, PA) awarded $142,667




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