Stockholders' Equity

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2017

Equity [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

The following table reconciles the beginning and end of the period equity balance attributable to Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and to noncontrolling interest (dollars in thousands):

	Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Stockholders' Equity			Noncontrolling Interest			Total Equity
Balance, December 31, 2016	$	2,894,582		$	292,539		$	3,187,121
Net income	72,245			3,172			75,417
Other comprehensive income	51,876			12,991			64,867
Additional paid-in capital from stock-based compensation awards	11,267			—			11,267
Other	(75		)	(27		)	(102		)
Balance, June 30, 2017	$	3,029,895		$	308,675		$	3,338,570