This work provides an up-to-date business review of more than 450 railway systems in 120 countries - from major national networks like the newly-restructured SNCF, to small private systems like the El Cerrejon Coal Railway in Columbia. It also profiles more than 1400 specialized suppliers of equipment and systems, from the most advanced electric traction equipment, through to automatic ticket machines. "Jane"s World Railways" allows users to: analyze how each system is organized; find the names and contact details of key executives; understand the political and financial background; identify traffic and financial statistics; check the number and type of locomotives in service; and learn about plans for new equipment and infrastructure. Details are also given for suppliers of rolling stock, signalling, communications amd maintenance equipment. The 1400 manufacturer profiles provide address and contact details, the names of key executives, and product descriptions. The information in this yearbook is also with 11 annual four-page updates, or on CD-ROM.