2025 Commuter Rail Systems Industry Report

Industry Overview

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating local and suburban commuter rail systems over regular routes and on a regular schedule within a metropolitan area and its adjacent nonurban areas. Commuter rail is usually characterized by reduced fares, multiple ride and commutation tickets, and mostly used by passengers during the morning and evening peak periods.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Market Size and Industry Forecast

The Commuter Rail Systems industry report contains historical and forecasted statistics used by leading private equity firms and consultants. Market sizes from 2020 to 2030 reflect industry trends and growth patterns. Revenues include both public and private companies in the Commuter Rail Systems industry.

	Historical					Forecasted
	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026	2027	2028	2029	2030
Market Size (Total Revenue)
% Growth Rate
Number of Companies
Total Employees
Average Revenue per Company
Average Employees per Company

Source: U.S. government financial data



Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.

Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State

Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Commuter Rail Systems companies in the United States.

Distribution by Company Size

Company Size	All Industries	Commuter Rail Systems
Small Business (< 5 Employees)
Small Business (5 - 20)
Midsized Business (20 - 100)
Large Business (100 - 500)
Enterprise (> 500)

Commuter Rail Systems Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:

• Cost of goods sold
• Compensation of officers
• Salaries and wages
• Employee benefit programs
• Rent paid
• Advertising and marketing budgets

The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies included).

	Industry Average	Percent of Sales
Total Revenue
Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit

Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.

Financial Ratio	Industry Average
Profitability Ratios
Profit Margin
ROE
ROA
Liquidity Ratios
Current Ratio
Quick Ratio
Activity Ratios
Average Collection Period
Asset Turnover Ratio
Receivables Turnover Ratio
Inventory Conversion Ratio

Commuter Rail Systems Industry Product Mix

Product Description	Description	Revenue ($ Millions)
Industry total
Local, fixed-route passenger trans by road and transit rail
Loc, fixed-rte, pass trans on common carr road & trans rail syst

Commuter Rail Systems Industry Compensation and Salary Surveys

Title	Percent of Workforce	Bottom Quartile	Average (Median) Salary	Upper Quartile
Management Occupations	2%
Chief Executives	0%
General and Operations Managers	1%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations	9%
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations	11%
Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	8%
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	7%
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	7%
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations	74%
Motor Vehicle Operators	66%
Bus Drivers	65%
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	61%

Government Contracts

The federal government spent an annual total of $3,851,929 on the commuter rail systems industry. It has awarded 75 contracts to 3 companies, with an average value of $1,283,976 per company.

Top Companies in Commuter Rail Systems and Adjacent Industries

Company	Address	Revenue ($ Millions)