Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Railcar Leasing Service Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
The market size of the global Railcar Leasing Service has been increasing consistently. It is projected to expand from a value of $24.89 billion in 2024 to $26.11 billion in 2025, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%.
The Railcar Leasing Service Global Market is anticipated to reach a size of $31.61 billion by the year 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%.
Download the Free Sample Now:The key drivers in the railcar leasing service market are:
• Rising demand for transportation of goods and services
• Growth in the transportation and logistics industry
• Increased need for efficient and cost-effective transportation solutions
• Growing environmental concerns and demand for railcars
The railcar leasing service market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Tank Cars, Freight Cars, Other Types
2) By Leasing Type: Full Service Leasing, Operating Leasing, Finance Leasing
3) By Application: Transportation Of Freight, Intermodal Transportation, Specialized Applications
4) By End-User: Agriculture, Energy, Chemicals, Manufacturing
The key trends in the railcar leasing service market are:
• Technological advancements are playing a major role in shaping the future of the railcar leasing service market.
• Outsourcing non-core activities is an emergent trend in this market.
• Strategic alliances and partnerships are becoming more common, indicating another trend.
• There's also an increasing trend for access to specialist equipment in the railcar leasing service market.
Major players in the railcar leasing service market are:
• Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
• Mitsui & Co. Ltd.
• Wells Fargo
• Caterpillar Inc.
• Union Pacific Corporation
• CSX Corporation
• Canadian National Railway Company
• The Greenbrier Companies
• CIT Group
• Trinity Industries Inc.
• VTG AG
• National Railway Equipment Company
• AITX LLC
• Chicago Freight Car Leasing Company
• Union Tank Car Company
• One Rail Australia
• GATX Corporation
• Ermewa SA
• SMBC Rail Services LLC
• Southern Shorthaul Railroad Pty. Ltd.
• Beacon Rail Leasing Ltd.
• Fenniarail Ltd.
• Touax Rail Ltd.
• Brunswick Rail Finance Ltd.
• Midwest Railcar Corporation
North America was the largest region in the railcar leasing service market in 2024