Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
NET INCOME	$ 60,889	$ 65,050	$ 100,523	$ 147,778
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	14,423	(47,824)	18,177	(53,171)
Net unrealized (loss)/gain on qualifying cash flow hedges, net of tax benefit/(provision) of $4,307, ($8,182), $8,946 and ($11,141), respectively	(6,460)	12,274	(13,419)	16,712
Changes in pension and other postretirement benefits, net of tax (provision) of ($38), ($56), ($76) and ($113), respectively	67	98	135	196
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	8,030	(35,452)	4,893	(36,263)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	68,919	29,598	105,416	111,515
Less: Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	161	280	(209)	446
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO GENESEE & WYOMING INC.	$ 68,758	$ 29,318	$ 105,625	$ 111,069