2012 Rail Trends - Railway Association of Canada

Economy
Financial highlights
In 2011, year-over-year total industry operating revenue climbed 7.1 per
cent to a record $11.5 billon. There are three components to operating
revenue: freight, passenger and other revenue. Other revenue is largely
composed of revenue for services provided to passenger and commuter
rail companies, as well as switching, demurrage and miscellaneous
rentals.
The sector also hit a record $9.8 billion in total operating expenses,
which includes costs of fuel, equipment maintenance and administrative
expenditures. The new high was a 6.5 per cent jump from the previous
year.
12,000
Operating REVENUE & expenses (millions)
10,000
8,000
62 012
6,000
2002 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2011
Operating income
Operating Expenses
12000