+353-1-416-8900REST OF WORLD
+44-20-3973-8888REST OF WORLD
1-917-300-0470EAST COAST U.S
1-800-526-8630U.S. (TOLL FREE)

Freight Rail Transport in the UK - Market Research Report

  • PDF Icon

    Report

  • 78 Pages
  • November 2024
  • Region: United Kingdom
  • IBISWorld
  • ID: 1239023

Bad transport: Freight rail revenue is declining in 2022-23 due to economic instability restricting business confidence

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.

Over the five years through 2023-24, revenue is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 0.2% to £1.2 billion. The Freight Rail Transport industry has benefitted from a shift from road to rail transport, driven by rising environmental awareness and improved operating efficiency. This has supported the industry's transformation from coal and steel to a more diversified mix of commodities following the decline in these two traditional sectors. Soaring gas prices led to increased use and transportation of coal which continues during the current year. Operators in this industry transport goods via rail using both main-line and short-line rail networks. The industry does not include the related warehousing, storage, cargo handling or freight terminal activities. Neither does it encompass the operation of railway infrastructure or switching and shunting activities.

Table of Contents

About this Industry
  • Industry Definition
  • Main Activities
  • Similar Industries
  • Additional Resources
Industry at a Glance

Industry Performance
  • Executive Summary
  • Key External Drivers
  • Current Performance
  • Industry Outlook
  • Industry Life Cycle
Products & Markets
  • Supply Chain
  • Products & Services
  • Major Markets
  • Globalisation & Trade
  • Business Locations
Competitive Landscape
  • Market Share Concentration
  • Key Success Factors
  • Cost Structure Benchmarks
  • Barriers to Entry
Major Companies

Operating Conditions
  • Capital Intensity
Key Statistics
  • Industry Data
  • Annual Change
  • Key Ratios
Jargon & Glossary

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Direct Rail Services Ltd
  • Freightliner Group Ltd
  • GB Railfreight Ltd
  • DB Cargo (UK) Ltd

Methodology

Loading
LOADING...