Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
NET INCOME	$ 65,050	$ 36,363	$ 147,778	$ 58,604
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)/INCOME:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(47,824)	(5,801)	(53,171)	445
Net unrealized gain on qualifying cash flow hedges, net of tax	12,274	617	16,712	1,063
Changes in pension and other postretirement benefits, net of tax	98	32	196	(377)
Other comprehensive (loss)/income	(35,452)	(5,152)	(36,263)	1,131
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	29,598	31,211	111,515	59,735
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	280	0	446	0
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO GENESEE & WYOMING INC.	$ 29,318	$ 31,211	$ 111,069	$ 59,735