How has the rail transport market evolved, and where is it heading next?
The rail transport market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $590.53 billion in 2024 to $633.75 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to strong economic growth in emerging markets, rise in e-commerce, change in taxation rules, and rise in mining activity.
The rail transport market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $806.03 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to high-speed trains, technological advances, and emphasis on cutting carbon emission. Major trends in the forecast period include adopting head on generation (HOG) technology should to reduce their carbon footprints, increase profitability of operations, and reduce operating costs and other fuel related expenses, harness digitalization to improve passengers experience and reduce costs, invest in connected mobility to enable drivers and their passengers to experience a much smoother trip and exploit obstacle detection assistance system to enhance passenger’s safety and to reduce accidents.
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What are the key drivers behind the rapid expansion of the rail transport market?
The rail transport services market’s growth is aided by the stable economic growth forecasted in many developed and developing countries. For instance, in April 2024, according to the International Monetary Fund, a US-based financial agency, the global economy is projected to maintain a growth rate of 3.2% in 2024 and 2025, consistent with the pace seen in 2023. Recovering commodity prices, after a significant decline in the historical period, are further expected to aid the market’s growth. Developed economies are also expected to register stable growth during the forecast period. Additionally, emerging markets are expected to continue to grow slightly faster than developed markets in the forecast period. Stable economic growth is expected to increase investments in end-user markets, thereby driving the market during the forecast period.
What is the segmentation for the rail transport market?
The rail transport market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Passenger Rail Transport, Rail Freight
2) By Distance: Long-Distance, Short-Distance
3) By Destination: Domestic, International
4) By End-Use Industry: Mining, Construction, Aggriculture, Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Passenger Rail Transport: Short-Distance Passenger Transport, Medium-Distance Passenger Transport, Long-Distance Passenger Transport, High-Speed Rail Transport
2) By Rail Freight: Intermodals, Tank Wagons, Freight Cars
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Who are the most influential companies in the rail transport market?
Major companies operating in the rail transport market include Deutsche Bahn, BNSF, JSC Russian Railways, Indian Railways, SNCF, Union Pacific Corporation, East Japan Railway Company, CSX Corporation, Central Japan Railway Company, Canadian National Railway Company, Aurizon Holdings Ltd., China State Railway Group Co. Ltd., Container Corp. of India Ltd., Japan Freight Railway Co., KiwiRail Ltd., PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero), Qube Holdings Ltd., Twentieth Super Pace Nominees Pty Ltd, Abellio ScotRail, Arriva Rail London, Avanti West Coast, c2c, Caledonian Sleeper, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Eurostar, Govia Thameslink Railway, Greater Anglia, Great Western Railway, Hull Trains, Grand Central, Merseyrail, Virgin Trains, ScotRail, London Overground, Heathrow Connect, CD Cargo, Ceské dráhy, Die Länderbahn, GW Train Regio, Emperor Franz Joseph Railway, Caile Ferate Române, CFR Marfa, Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, Norfolk Southern Corporation, The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, SOO Line Railroad Company, Kansas City Southern, Canadian Pacific Railway, Hudson Bay Railway Co., Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway, Rampa Express De Mexico, Unitrade, Haf Logistica Internacional, SILT Corporation, Brazil Great Southern Railway, Companhia do Metropolitano de São Paulo, Companhia Paulista de Estradas de Ferro, Ferrocarril Transandino, Perurail, Belmond Andean Explorer, Ferrovías Central Andina, Estrada de Ferro Central do Brasil, Saudi Railway Company, Israel Railways Ltd., Iraq Republic Railways Co., Middle East Rail, Turkish State Railways (TCDD), Arabian Railway Company, Egyptian National Railways (ENR), Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), Transnet Freight Rail, Nigerian Railway Corporation
What are the most influential trends expected to drive the rail transport market forward?
Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) technology is becoming popular in the rail transportation industry to optimize energy usage, enhance operational management, safety and aid in cost reduction. These systems provide automatic warning, protection, operation, supervision, and control arrangement. They also aid in meeting stringent government regulations towards passenger safety. Around 60 million units of advanced driver assistance systems were produced globally. Some companies providing these systems for locomotives are Thales Group, Alstom S.A., Bombardier Transportation, Hitachi Ltd., CRRC Corporation Limited, Ansaldo STS, and SIEMENS AG.
What are the major regional insights for the rail transport market, and which region holds the top position?
The countries covered in the rail transport market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa
What Does The Rail Transport Market Report 2025 Offer?
The rail transport market research report from The Business Research Company offers global market size, growth rate, regional shares, competitor analysis, detailed segments, trends, and opportunities.
Rail transport refers to the transportation of people and products using wheeled vehicles that are specifically made to travel along railroads. Railroads operate either on networks with physical facilities, labor forces, and equipment spread over a wide geographic area or over a short distance on a local rail line.
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