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1. Industry overview in Canada. Students are required to provide an overview of the railroad industry in Canada, including key statistics that profile the industry's importance to the economy. Key statistics should include, the industry's size, number and types of firms operating in the industry, number of employees, volume of traffic or goods moved etc. The geographic markets serviced by rail must also be covered. Students should provide all relevant information beyond these basic requirements for full marks. 2. Types and Number of Carriers. This section should include a detailed explanation of the different railroad operations, the regions in which they operate and the strengths and weaknesses of each operator. 1 3. 1 Market Structure and Competition in the Canadian Railroad Industry. This section should provide details on the type of products, commodities and/or goods typically moved by various operators. The nature and intensity of competition in this industry should also be discussed. Students should also explore how this industry has adapted its operations to compete with other modes of transport. 20 4. Operating and Service Characteristics of the railroad industry: This section should include general service advantages as they pertain to typical railroad customers as well as the strengths and weakness of railroads in serving their customers. The nature and type of goods or commodities hauled should be explored. The variety of equipment and technology used as part of the transportation process, the types of equipment used as well as the function and importance of rail terminals must be explained. 5. Cost Structure: Students should use all their previous learning regarding the cost structure of the railroad industry including fixed versus variable cost components, cost of labor and fuel, how this industry can achieve economies of scale, density and scope, the application of rates and tariffs in the industry and if and how these aspects affect pricing in the provision of service to customers. 25 1. Industry overview in Canada. Students are required to provide an overview of the railroad industry in Canada, including key statistics that profile the industry's importance to the economy. Key statistics should include, the industry's size, number and types of firms operating in the industry, number of employees, volume of traffic or goods moved etc. The geographic markets serviced by rail must also be covered. Students should provide all relevant information beyond these basic requirements for full marks. 2. Types and Number of Carriers. This section should include a detailed explanation of the different railroad operations, the regions in which they operate and the strengths and weaknesses of each operator. 1 3. 15 Market Structure and Competition in the Canadian Railroad Industry. This section should provide details on the type of products, commodities and/or goods typically moved by various operators. The nature and intensity of competition in this industry should also be discussed. Students should also explore how this industry has adapted its operations to compete with other modes of transport. 20 4. Operating and Service Characteristics of the railroad industry: This section should include general service advantages as they pertain to typical railroad customers as well as the strengths and weakness of railroads in serving their customers. The nature and type of goods or commodities hauled should be explored. The variety of equipment and technology used as part of the transportation process, the types of equipment used as well as the function and importance of rail terminals must be explained. 5. Cost Structure: Students should use all their previous learning regarding the cost structure of the railroad industry including fixed versus variable cost components, cost of labor and fuel, how this industry can achieve economies of scale, density and scope, the application of rates and tariffs in the industry and if and how these aspects affect pricing in the provision of service to customers. 25