Line-Haul Railroads Industry: Statistics, Forecasts, and Company Data
Line-Haul Railroads - Market Size and Industry Forecast
The 2023 Line-Haul Railroads Industry Report contains historical and forecasted statistics used by leading private equity firms and consultants. Market sizes from 2018 to 2028 reflect industry trends and growth patterns. Revenues include both public and private companies in the line-haul railroads industry.
| Historical | Forecasted |
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
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Market Size (Total Revenue) | 
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% Growth Rate |
Number of Companies |
Total Employees |
Average Revenue per Company |
Average Employees per Company |
Source: U.S. government financial data.Industry Revenue ($ Billions)

Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.
Line-Haul Railroads - Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State
Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Line-Haul Railroads companies in the United States.
Line-Haul Railroads Revenue by State

Distribution by Company Size
Company Size | All Industries | Line-Haul Railroads |
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Small Business (< 5 Employees) | 
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Small Business (5 - 20) |
Midsized Business (20 - 100) |
Large Business (100 - 500) |
Enterprise (> 500) |
Line-Haul Railroads - Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)
Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
- Cost of goods sold
- Compensation of officers
- Salaries and wages
- Employee benefit programs
- Rent paid
- Advertising and marketing budgets
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies included).
| Industry Average | Percent of Sales |
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Total Revenue | 
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Operating Revenue |
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) |
Gross Profit |
Operating Expenses |
Operating Income |
Non-Operating Income |
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) |
Interest Expense |
Earnings Before Taxes |
Income Tax |
Net Profit |
Average Income Statement

Cost of Goods Sold
Salaries, Wages, and Benefits
Rent
Advertising
Depreciation and Amortization
Officer Compensation
Net Income
Line-Haul Railroads - Financial Ratio Analysis
Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.
Financial Ratio | Industry Average |
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Profitability Ratios | 
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Profit Margin |
ROE |
ROA |
Liquidity Ratios |
Current Ratio |
Quick Ratio |
Activity Ratios |
Average Collection Period |
Asset Turnover Ratio |
Receivables Turnover Ratio |
Inventory Conversion Ratio |
Line-Haul Railroads - Compensation and Salary Surveys
Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
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Management Occupations | 5% | 
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Chief Executives | 0% |
General and Operations Managers | 1% |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 8% |
Construction and Extraction Occupations | 10% |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 15% |
Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 7% |
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians and Mechanics | 6% |
Rail Car Repairers | 6% |
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 48% |
Rail Transportation Workers | 38% |
Locomotive Engineers and Operators | 16% |
Locomotive Engineers | 14% |
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | 17% |
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | 17% |
Government Contracts
In the past, the federal government spent an annual total of
$1,033,001 on the line-haul railroads industry. It has awarded 23 contracts to 6 companies, with an average value of $172,167 per company.
Line-Haul Railroads and Adjacent Industries - Top Companies
Company | Address | Revenue ($ Millions) |
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