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Rail Transportation in the US - Employment (2021-2031)
There are xx employees in the Rail Transportation industry in the US, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. The Rail Transportation industry is made up of companies that operate rail lines across the United States. This includes large railroad operators (i.e., Class 1 railroads) and regional and local line-haul rail companies that transport freight and passengers. The industry does not include scenic and sightseeing rail transportation, street railroads, commuter rail or rapid transit.
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Employment
Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
Revenue
$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Employees
XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Businesses
XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Profit
$XX
2021-2026 XX%
Profit Margin
XX%
2021-2026 XX%
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| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-Distance Freight Trucking in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Public Transportation in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Rail Maintenance in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Sightseeing Transportation in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Rail Transportation in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Freight Rail Transport in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Freight Rail Transport in China |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Long-Distance Freight Trucking in Mexico |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
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How many people are employed in the Rail Transportation in the US in 2026?
There is 126,315 people employed in the Rail Transportation in the US as of 2026.
What is employment growth in the Rail Transportation in the US in 2026?
The number of people employed in the Rail Transportation in the US grew 2.0% on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.
Is employment in the Rail Transportation in the US expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Rail Transportation in the US to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
How many people does the average business in the Rail Transportation in the US employ?
The average Rail Transportation in the US business is 194.9 employees.
Are businesses in the Rail Transportation in the US adding employees?
The average business in the Rail Transportation in the US now employs more workers than it did five years ago.
How productive are employees in the Rail Transportation in the US?
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Rail Transportation in the US has decreased in the last five years.
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