From time to time, Railinc produces research reports and delivers presentations on relevant rail industry topics. The reports listed below are a part of Railinc's annual presentation at the Rail Equipment Finance Conference and provide valuable insights into the demographics of the North American railcar and locomotive fleets. Direct inquiries about this report and presentation to Railinc Corporate Communications.
Freight Railcar Review
The North American Freight Railcar Review 2020 provides an industry overview of the North American railcar fleet from January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019. The report includes an overview of the Umler® Equipment Index and an analysis of the revenue-earning portion of the fleet with a breakdown of sub-fleets by commodities carried. The report supplements Railinc's presentation at the Rail Equipment Finance Conference in La Quinta, California, on March 2, 2020.
You can download FREE copies of the North American Freight Railcar Review 2020 and Dr. David Humphrey's presentation from the Rail Equipment Finance Conference below.
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- Presentation by Dr. David Humphrey from the 2020 Rail Equipment Finance Conference
(delivered March 2, 2020) - North American Freight Railcar Review 2020
(uploaded March 16, 2020)
Past Reports
- North American Freight Railcar Review 2019
- North American Freight Railcar Review 2018
- North American Freight Railcar Review 2017
- North American Freight Railcar Review 2016
- North American Freight Railcar Review 2015
- North American Freight Railcar Review 2014
- North American Freight Railcar Review 2013
- North American Freight Railcar Review 2012
- North American Freight Railcar Review 2011
Locomotive Review
The North American Locomotive Review 2020 provides an industry overview of the North American locomotive fleet from January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019. It delivers essential statistics and overall trends about the locomotive fleet. This report supplements Railinc's presentation at the Rail Equipment Finance Conference in La Quinta, California, on March 4, 2020.
You can download FREE copies of the North American Locomotive Review 2020 and Dr. David Humphrey's presentation from the Rail Equipment Finance Conference below.
Registration is required, and a new window will open.
- Presentation by Dr. David Humphrey from the 2020 Rail Equipment Finance Conference
(delivered March 4, 2020) - North American Locomotive Review 2020
(uploaded April 6, 2020)
Past Reports