The hyperloop train market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In the past few years, the market size for hyperloop trains has undergone rapid expansion. There is a forecasted growth from $2.24 billion in 2024 to $3.17 billion in 2025, leading to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41.7%.
The reason behind this growth during the historic period is due to an amplified demand for quicker, more effective transportation methods, a rising requirement for traffic decongestion, and an escalating population and level of urbanization, along with growing transportation-related challenges.
The hyperloop train market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• It is anticipated that the hyperloop train market will experience a significant surge in growth over the coming years, expected to reach $10.98 billion in 2029 with a CAGR of 36.5%.
This predicted growth streak during the forecast period could be due to factors such as rising globalization and urbanization, a growing need for high-speed rail networks, benefits over traditional forms of transport, reduced installation and operational costs, as well as a heightened demand for intercity mobility. Notable trends projected for the forecast period comprises government backing and investment in hyperloop technology, technological advancements, a competitive environment, technological partnerships, and collaborations with newcomers in the market.
The hyperloop train market is anticipated to expand due to the increasing need for high-speed travel. High-speed travel involves the use of transportation methods that are considerably faster than conventional systems. Hyperloop trains operate in low-pressure tubes, providing a setting with much less air resistance which reduces the drag on the moving capsules, resulting in higher speeds with reduced energy usage. For example, in 2023, a report by New Civil Engineer, a UK publication, stated that China Railways had put over 2,000km of high-speed railway into service in 2022. In addition, during recent trials in July, trains on Indonesia's newly finished Bandung to Jakarta high-speed railway of 142km reached speeds of up to 350km/h. As a result, the hyperloop train market is growing due to the increasing demand for high-speed travel.
The hyperloop train market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Carriage Type: Passenger, Cargo Or Freight, Other Carriage Types
2) By Application: More Than 700 kmph, Less Than 700 kmph
3) By End User: Capsule, Tube, Propulsion System, Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Passenger: Economy Class, Business Class, Luxury Class
2) By Cargo or Freight: Standard Freight, Refrigerated Freight, Specialized Cargo
3) By Other Carriage Types: Mixed Use (Passenger And Cargo), Autonomous Delivery Systems, Maintenance And Service Carriages
Leading organizations present in the hyperloop train market are strategizing partnerships to offer consistent services to their clients. A strategic collaboration refers to an unofficial or formal accord struck between two or more parties, often businesses or individuals, with the aim of collectively realizing goals that are advantageous to both and align with their enduring strategies. For instance, in June 2022, Indian Railways, a statutory body from India under the control of the Ministry of Railways, joined hands with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, a public technical university in India, to roll out the Indigenous Hyperloop System. This system employs magnetic levitation technology within tubes, enabling speedier travel comparable to that of an aircraft. This ultra-high-speed land transport system facilitates the transportation of both people and goods. This move marks an increased interest in and funding for hyperloop technology, a constituent of the wider market for high-speed, eco-friendly transportation solutions.
Major companies operating in the hyperloop train market report are:
• Tesla Inc.
• POSCO
• AECOM Inc.
• Tata Steel Europe Ltd.
• Space Exploration Technologies Group
• Altium Ltd.
• The Boring Co.
• OpenLoop Health
• Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT)
• Zeleros Hyperloop
• Waterloop
• Hyperloop One
• Badger Solar Racing
• Hardt B.V.
• GroundWorks Pvt. Ltd.
• Nevomo
• Transpod Inc.
• Arrivo Corp.
• DGWHyperloop
• Candle Media
• Hardt Hyperloop
• DP World Cargo Speed
• NEXT Prototypes e.V.
North America was the largest region in the hyperloop train market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the hyperloop train market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.