Below, I've compiled some of the major dividend-paying players in the railroad industry (and a few smaller outfits), ranked according to their dividend yields:
| Company | Recent Yield | Payout Ratio | 5-Year Avg. Annual Div. Growth Rate |
| Guangshen Railway | 3.50% | 32% | -1.60% |
| Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC ) | 2.70% | 32% | 18.60% |
| CSX (NYSE: CSX ) | 2.50% | 19% | 23.80% |
| Canadian Pacific Railway(NYSE: CP ) | 2.30% | 34% | 10.70% |
| Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP ) | 2.20% | 26% | 20% |
| Canadian National Railway(NYSE: CNI ) | 1.90% | 23% | 14.90% |
| Trinity Industries (NYSE:TRN ) | 1.50% | 25% | 10.60% |
| Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies | 0.20% | 1% | 24.60% |
Related Ticker:
NSC, CSX, CP, UNP, CNI, TRN,
Source: Fool.com
