Passenger Rail Transport Market Definition And Segments
Passenger rail transport refers to the transportation of people using wheeled vehicles that are specifically made to travel along railroads that 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.
The main types of passenger rail transport in the passenger rail market are medium-distance passenger transport, long-distance passenger transport, and short-distance passenger transport. Medium-distance passenger transport uses trains to provide transport for passengers from a station to a medium distance. The market is segmented by service type into transportation and services allied to transportation (maintenance of railcars and rail tracks, switching of cargo, and storage) and by application into city and rural.
The passenger rail transport market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Medium-Distance Passenger Transport, Long-Distance Passenger Transport, Short-Distance Passenger Transport
2) By Service Type: Transportation, Services Allied to Transportation (Maintenance of Railcars and Rail Tracks, Switching of Cargo, and Storage)
3) By Application: City, Rural
The passenger rail transport market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $269.74 billion in 2023 to $290.99 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to emerging markets growth, rise in e-commerce and taxation.
The passenger rail transport market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $388.33 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to technology, sustainability, high speed trains and emphasis on cutting carbon emissions. Major trends in the forecast period include adopting head on generation (HOG) technology to reduce their carbon footprints, increase profitability of operations, and reduce operating costs and other fuel related expenses, digitalization in transporting services, driver assistance systems, enhancing technology that ensures passenger safety, investing in connected mobility, obstacle detection assistance systems, sustainability to improve the environment, improve reliability of assets and enhance passenger experience while reducing costs.
Growing Demand For Railway Passenger Transport Drives Expansion Of The Passenger Rail Transport Market
The growing demand for railway passenger transport is expected to propel the growth of the passenger rail transport market going forward. Railway passenger transport involves conveying individuals via trains along a railway track. Passenger railways are a mode of transportation that moves people along a railroad route. For instance, in November 2023, according to Eurostat, a Europe-based government agency, rail passenger transportation in the European Union experienced a partial recovery in 2021, showing a 16.5% increase compared to 2020. Therefore, the growing demand for railway passenger transport is driving the growth of the passenger rail transport market.
Increasing Influence Of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems In Rail Transport
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.
Major companies operating in the passenger rail transport market report are Central Japan Railway Company, SNCF, Deutsche Bahn, West Japan Railway Company (JR-West), Indian Railways, East Japan Railway Company, MTR Corporation Ltd., Russian Railways, Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd., Union Pacific Corporation, China Railways, KiwiRail Ltd., PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero), Abellio ScotRail, Arriva Rail London, Avanti West Coast, 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, Regiojet, Leo Express, The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), Kansas City Southern, Hudson Bay Railway Co., Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway, Norfolk Southern Railway, BNSF Railway, Companhia do Metropolitano de São Paulo, Perurail, Belmond Andean Explorer, Ferrovías Central Andina, Nuevos Ferrocarriles Argentinos, Trenes Metropolitanos, Brazil Great Southern Railway, Ferrocarril Transandino, 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 SOC Ltd., Union of African Railways, Botswana Railways, Zambia Railways, National Railways of Zimbabwe, Nigerian Railway Corporation
Innovation In Rail Transport
Major companies operating in the passenger rail transport market are focused on technological advancements to sustain their position in the market. For instance, in May 2023, Nevomo, a Poland-based deep-tech company, partnered with GATX Rail Europe, an Austria-based full-service railcar company, to introduce a MagRail booster for rail freight. The MagRail booster components are a cost-effective solution for extending railway lines' capacity and increasing efficiency in rail transport. They can be installed on conventional freight wagons supplied by GATX Rail Europe. It enables traffic automation and infrastructure electrification, offering higher flexibility, capacity, and enhanced dynamics. MagRail's unique feature allows single wagons to operate independently, making it ideal for last-mile areas like cargo terminals and industrial facilities.
Cottbusverkehr Gmbh Partnered With Skoda Groto
In December 2022, Cottbusverkehr GmbH (CV), a Germany-based public transport company, partnered with Skoda Groto to deliver 15 more modern uni-directional three-unit trams for the city of Cottbus, Germany. Furthermore, Skoda has delivered an additional seven vehicles to Cottbusverkehr GmbH, supplementing the previously supplied units. Skoda Groto is a Czech Republic-based automobile manufacturing company that produces a range of cars and vehicles.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the passenger rail transport market in 2023. Western Europe was the second largest region in the passenger rail transport market. The regions covered in the passenger rail transport market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the passenger 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
The passenger rail transport market includes revenues earned by entities by providing transportation because it is unaffected by traffic and adverse weather conditions and can carry large amounts of goods. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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