But important drivers of services, such as new installations of enterprise resource planning software, are slowing down sharply.

FORBES: A shock to the system

But important drivers of services, such as new installations of enterprise resource planning software from SAP and others, are slowing down sharply.

FORBES: A shock to the system

The firm said some drivers were working overtime to reduce the impact and "a number of changes to the way we resource our train services" would also help.

BBC: Cancelled train sign

They're mostly resource rich, have low or manageable government debt when compared to the developed world, and are fast becoming the drivers of world GDP.

FORBES: Michael Milken