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Global Briefing

Global Rail Transportation – Picking Up Speed

Mar 2010

Price: US$2,000

About this Report

About this Report

Rail tourism has a long history throughout the world, particularly in Europe, where it remains an essential passenger transportation service, both for business and leisure travellers. With a positive environmental focus, high speed rail links are increasingly being selected by governments to achieve hub connections between key cities. The resulting journey times enable many train services to compete directly with air travel.


What this report includes

  • Up-to-the minute analysis of the latest trends in the industry
  • New product development, forecasts and other themes
  • Unique graphics and illustrated case studies
  • Most recent brand and company news
  •  New insight into the size and shape of the market

Why buy this report

  • Clear, concise powerpoint format makes it easy to digest
  • Leading industry opinion keeps you abreast of latest news and trends
  • Forward-looking outlook on a category, market or issue affecting the industry
  • Latest five year forecasts assess how the market is predicted to develop
  • Understand the competitive environment, the leading players and brands

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction

Scope

Key Findings

Market Background

Historical Background

Key Countries With Substantial Rail Networks

SWOT

Rail Passenger Profiles – Who and Why?

International Rail Travel in the Shade

Economic Crisis Affects Passenger Numbers

Government Stimulus Grows During Crisis

Environmental Credentials

The Young Demographic and Train Tourism

Favourite Rail Journeys 2009

Favourite Routes

InterRailing – Backpacker Heaven

Competitive Environment

Operators

Types of Railway System Operators

Operators – Significant Change in Value

World Famous Rail Travel Brands

Iconic Rail Brands

Travel Retailers and Train Travel

Case Studies – Classic Journeys

Case Studies – Luxury Journeys

Competition with Air

Competition with Road

Rail Online Shows Slower Uptake

Regional Overview

Western Europe’s Rail Heritage

Case Study: Spain and the AVE

Old Habits Die Hard in Eastern Europe

Asia Pacific Leads the Charge

The Americas Plough Further Investment

Middle East and Africa Play Catch-up

High Speed Chase

Future Outlook

Global Sales Keep Up the Pace

Technological Developments

Integrated Offer

Collaborative and Creative Efforts

Report Definitions

Definitions

Samples

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