Genesee & Wyoming Sept. Traffic Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (GWR) reported that its traffic in September 2013 was 155,650 carloads, an increase of 76,411 carloads, or 96.4%, compared to G&W's traffic in September 2012, and an increase of 10,875 carloads, or 7.5%, compared to total September 2012 carloads pro forma for the RA acquisition.

The company's traffic in the third quarter of 2013 was 482,823 carloads, an increase of 240,040 carloads, or 98.9%, compared to G&W's traffic in the third quarter of 2012, and an increase 30,630 carloads, or 6.8%, compared to total third quarter of 2012 carloads pro forma for the RA acquisition.

Beginning in January 2013, G&W is reporting consolidated traffic volumes including carloads from RailAmerica Inc. or RA railroads that were previously reported separately.

To provide comparative context for 2013 consolidated traffic volumes, G&W is providing supplemental 2012 carload information on a pro forma basis as though the RA railroads were owned by G&W on January 1, 2012. In addition, G&W has amended RA's 2012 carload information to conform with G&W's reporting methodology.