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National Railroad Passenger Corporation Overview

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DC 20002 United States
Phone: 202-906-3000
Fax:202-906-3306

Company Description

National Railroad Passenger Corporation, better known as Amtrak, has been riding the rails for more than 40 years. Amtrak is the US' intercity passenger rail provider and its only high-speed rail operator. More than 28 million passengers travel on Amtrak every year on approximately 300 daily trains. It connects 46 states, Washington, DC, and three provinces in Canada. Its network consists of about 21,000 route miles of track, most of which is owned by freight railroads. Amtrak also operates commuter rail systems on behalf of several states and transit agencies. Owned by the US government through the US Department of Transportation, Amtrak depends on subsidies from the federal government to operate.

National Railroad Passenger Corporation Company Profile Report

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Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • Company History
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List

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    • Industry Information

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    • Biographies

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    • Company History

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    • Key People

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    • Company Financials

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    Overview

    The US railroad industry includes about 360 railroads with combined annual revenue of about $55 billion. Major freight railroads include Union Pacific, Burlington Northern Santa Fe, CSX, Norfolk Southern, and Kansas City Southern. Amtrak is the sole nationwide passenger rail service. The industry is highly concentrated: the top 5 companies account for about 90 percent of revenues.

    SIC: 4011, 4013

    NAICS: 482111, 482112

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

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      • Financial Information

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      • Web Links & Acronyms

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