Rail Industry Survey
Name of Collection
Rail Industry Survey
Contact
Research Officer
Research Department
Australasian Railway Association
PO Box 266, Collins Street West
MELBOURNE VIC 8007
Telephone: Melbourne 03 9614 5316
Facsimile: Melbourne 03 9614 5514
Email: DavidHill@access.net.au
Internet: http://www.ara.net.au
Purpose
To provide information on the rail industry.
Description
The information is based on the analysis of annual reports of rail operators and a survey of member organisations. Data are collected by mail questionnaire, telephone interview and personal interview from 117 member organisations.
Data Detail
- Freight flows;
- Passenger flows;
- Employee numbers;
- Net tonne kilometres;
- Type of commodities;
- Investments; and
- Financial data (e.g. turnover).
Geographic Coverage
Australia and New Zealand.
Frequency of Data Availability
Data are available annually.
Historical Data
Some data are available from 1987.
Products and Services
Publications
Yearbook and Industry Directory
Network Rail
Rail FACT Sheets
Other
Aggregate industry data can be provided by fax or email.