Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Bullet Train Or High-Speed Rail Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
The market size for the bullet train or high-speed rail has experienced strong growth recently. The market increased from $42.82 billion in 2024 to $46.22 billion in 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%.
The bullet train or high-speed rail market is projected to reach a value of $63.26 billion in 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%.
Download the Free Sample Now:The key drivers in the bullet train or high-speed rail market are:
• Government initiatives and infrastructure investments
• Rising popularity of public transport services
• Focus on environmental sustainability
• Expansion of the tourism sector and increased industrial & mining activity
The bullet train or high-speed rail market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Component: Axle, Wheel set, Converter, Transformer, Traction Motor, Traction System, Pantograph
2) By Propulsion: Diesel, Electric, Dual Power
3) By Speed: 200-299 km/h, 300-399 km/h, 400-499 km/h, Above 500 km/h
4) By Technology: Wheel on Rail, Maglev
5) By Application: Passenger, Freight
The key trends in the bullet train or high-speed rail market are:
• Technological advancements in bullet trains are a significant trend for the future.
• The development of aerodynamic designs for bullet trains is an emerging trend.
• A shift towards energy-efficient propulsion systems is noticeable.
• Advanced braking systems and active suspension systems are increasingly becoming trends.
Major players in the bullet train or high-speed rail market are:
• Hitachi Ltd.
• Siemens AG
• CRRC Corporation Limited
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
• ABB Ltd.
• Acciona SA
• Thales Group
• Alstom SA
• Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.
• Balfour Beatty plc
• Ferrovial SE
• Knorr-Bremse AG
• Bombardier Inc.
• SACYR SA
• Stadler Rail
• Hyundai Rotem
• Aselsan AS
• FCC Construction SA
• Škoda Transportation A.S.
• Talgo
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the bullet train or high-speed rail market in 2024