World Railways

The foremost information source on railways

Jane's World Railways is the foremost information source on the railway industry, covering the railway systems in nearly 140 countries and states worldwide. System details include; key personnel, political background, organisations, financial status, current operations, planned developments and traction and rolling stock data. There is also an extensive range of detailed maps and images, all regularly updated. Contact details are given for 2,000 manufacturers, suppliers and service companies, including descriptions of their services and equipment.

Key contents include:

Organisational structures
Traffic and revenue statistics
Rolling-stock fleet data
Principal infrastructure details of networks
Manufacturers of locomotives and passenger vehicles
Diesel engines, transmission and fuelling systems
Electric traction equipment
Passenger coach equipment
Freight vehicles and equipment
Brakes and drawgear
Bogies and suspension, wheels, axles and bearings
Simulation and training systems
Signalling and communication systems
Passenger information systems
Revenue collection systems and station equipment
Electrification contractors and equipment suppliers
Cables and cable equipment
Permanent way components, equipment and services
Freight yard and terminal equipment
Vehicle maintenance equipment and services
Turnkey systems contractors
Information technology systems
Rolling-stock leasing companies
Consultancy services
Railway associations and agencies

Benefits of online version
An online subscription gives you exclusive access to the latest railway data together with a full search capability, a minimum five-year archive and weekly updates.

The world of railways is changing rapidly with the increase in commercialisation and privatisation of state-owned systems. Do not get left behind, order this renowned resource today.

Editor: Ken Harris
Contributor: Jackie Clarke

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