Smart Railways Market

Railway Modernization Programs to Drive the Growth of the Smart Railways Market

The smart railways market was worth US$ 11.67 billion in 2017 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.2% from 2018 to 2026. One of the most prominent factors contributing to market growth can be attributed to the increasing adoption of smart technologies in the railway sector. The incorporation of smart technologies has the potential to revolutionize the entire railway sector. The benefits range from ergonomic station design to ticketless travel. With technological advancements, smart ticketing will become more universal in the future, and paperless, integrated ticketing will become the new norm across major stations worldwide. Furthermore, technological advancements will help to reduce wait times and improve the overall travel experience. In addition, railway modernization programs across various countries are another prominent factor aiding the smart rail market’s growth. Such modernization activities are taken seriously, and governments have been instrumental in funding them. Because of the benefits it provides, the rail industry is expected to increase its use of big data and IoT. It helps to improve safety, and at the same time, it is also beneficial to understand and develop insights about traveler behavior. These factors, taken together, are expected to complement the smart rail market’s growth.

Market Synopsis

Increased emphasis on passenger safety will drive up demand for video surveillance cameras.

The video surveillance cameras segment led the global smart rail market in 2017. Video surveillance cameras are most commonly used for security purposes. In order to keep an eye on and reduce crime-related activities on trains, governments across various countries have been investing in improving the safety of passengers on trains. This factor has positively influenced the demand for video surveillance cameras in the railway sector. For instance, in its endeavor to provide a safe and secure travel experience to passengers, the Indian Railways recently announced its plan to procure about 12 lakh CCTV cameras for all trains and stations across the country. Moreover, recent terrorist attacks across various countries have further boosted the adoption of video surveillance cameras in trains and stations. Some of the recent terrorist attacks on railways include the 2016 Brussels bombings, the 2016 Würzburg train attack, and the 2017 Bhopal–Ujjain passenger train bombing, among others.

High initial costs offset market growth in developing countries.

The high initial cost of deployment is one of the most significant impediments to market growth. This factor often inhibits the large-scale deployment of smart railway technologies, especially in developing countries. Moreover, integration complexities over legacy systems and networks are another major restraint offsetting the smart rail market’s growth.

In the coming years, Asia Pacific will emerge as a significant market.

The global smart rail market was dominated by North America, which accounted for more than X% of the overall market value in 2017. North America and Western European countries have always remained at the forefront in terms of the adoption of smart technologies. The railway sector in this context is no exception, and developed countries in these regions have already adopted these technologies on a large scale. However, in terms of growth, Asia-Pacific is expected to experience the fastest growth, owing to increased investments by governments in various countries such as India and China in railway modernization.

Historical & Forecast Period

This research report presents the analysis of each segment from 2016 to 2026, considering 2017 as the base year for the research. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for each of the respective segments is calculated for the forecast period from 2018 to 2026.

Report Scope by Segments

The report elucidates the detailed outline of the global smart railways market by categorizing the market in terms of solutions, components, and geography.

Key players profiled in the report include ABB Ltd., Alcatel-Lucent International, Ansaldo STS, Cisco Systems, Inc., Alstom SA, GE Transportation, Bombardier Transportation, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., CGI Group, Inc., Hitachi Ltd., Computer Sciences Corp., IBM Corporation, and ZTE Corporation, among others.

Key questions are answered in this report.

• What was the global smart rail market size in 2017, and what is the forecast for 2026?
• What are the current trends in the smart rail market?
• What are the various valuable opportunities for the players in the market?
• Which is the largest regional market for smart railways?
• Which region is expected to have the fastest growth and why?
• What are the future prospects for the smart rail market?
• What are the major drivers and restraints influencing the market’s growth?
• What are the new products launched by the leading players?
• What are the key strategies adopted by the leading players in the market?

Chapter 1 Preface
1.1 Report Description
1.1.1 Purpose of the Report
1.1.2 Target Audience
1.1.3 USP and Key Offerings
1.2 Research Scope
1.3 Market Segmentation
1.4 Research Methodology
1.4.1 Phase I – Secondary Research
1.4.2 Phase II – Primary Research
1.4.3 Phase III – Expert Panel Review
1.4.4 Assumptions
1.4.5 Approach Adopted

Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Market Snapshot: Global SR Market
2.2 Global SR Market, By Solution, 2017
2.3 Global SR Market, By Component, 2017
2.4 Global SR Market, By Geography, 2017

Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
3.1 Market Overview
3.1.1 Global SR Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
3.2 Market Drivers
3.3 Market Restraints
3.3.1 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
3.4 Key Market Trends and Future Outlook
3.5 Attractive Investment Proposition, By Geography
3.6 Competitive Analysis
3.6.1 Market Positioning of Key Vendors
3.6.2 Key Strategies Adopted by the Leading Players

Chapter 4 Global Smart Railways (SR) Market Analysis, By Solution, 2016 – 2026
4.1 Market Analysis
4.2 Passenger Information System
4.3 Advance Security Monitoring Solution
4.4 Freight Information System
4.5 Smart Ticketing System
4.6 Rail Communication System

Chapter 5 Global Smart Railways (SR) Market Analysis, By Component, 2016 – 2026
5.1 Market Analysis
5.2 Video Surveillance Cameras
5.3 Multimedia Infotainment Displays
5.4 Networking and Connectivity Devices

Chapter 6 North America Smart Railways (SR) Market Analysis, 2016 – 2026
6.1 Overview
6.2 North America SR Market Analysis, By Solution, 2016 – 2026
6.2.1 Market Analysis
6.3 North America SR Market Analysis, By Component, 2016 – 2026
6.3.1 Market Analysis
6.4 North America SR Market Analysis, By Country, 2016 – 2026
6.4.1 U.S.
6.4.2 Canada

Chapter 7 Europe Smart Railways (SR) Market Analysis, 2016 – 2026
7.1 Overview
7.2 Europe SR Market Analysis, By Solution, 2016 – 2026
7.2.1 Market Analysis
7.3 Europe SR Market Analysis, By Component, 2016 – 2026
7.3.1 Market Analysis
7.4 Europe SR Market Analysis, By Country/Region, 2014 – 2024
7.4.1 U.K.
7.4.2 Germany
7.4.3 France
7.4.4 Rest of Europe

Chapter 8 Asia Pacific Smart Railways (SR) Market Analysis, 2016 – 2026
8.1 Overview
8.2 Asia Pacific SR Market Analysis, By Solution, 2016 – 2026
8.2.1 Market Analysis
8.3 Asia Pacific SR Market Analysis, By Component, 2016 – 2026
8.3.1 Market Analysis
8.4 Asia Pacific SR Market Analysis, By Country/Region, 2014 – 2024
8.4.1 China
8.4.2 Japan
8.4.3 India
8.4.4 Rest of Asia Pacific

Chapter 9 Rest of the World Smart Railways (SR) Market Analysis, 2016 – 2026
9.1 Overview
9.2 Rest of the World SR Market Analysis, By Solution, 2016 – 2026
9.2.1 Market Analysis
9.3 Rest of the World SR Market Analysis, By Component, 2016 – 2026
9.3.1 Market Analysis
9.4 Rest of the World SR Market Analysis, By Region, 2014 – 2024
9.4.1 Latin America
9.4.2 Middle East & Africa

Chapter 10 Company Profiles
10.1 ABB Ltd
10.2 Alcatel-Lucent International
10.3 Ansaldo STS
10.4 Cisco Systems, Inc.
10.5 Alstom SA
10.6 GE Transportation
10.7 Bombardier Transportation
10.8 Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
10.9 CGI Group, Inc.
10.10 Hitachi Ltd.
10.11 Computer Sciences Corp.
10.12 IBM Corporation
10.13 ZTE Corporation

List of Figures

FIG. 1 Global Smart Railways (SR) Market Segmentation
FIG. 2 Global SR Market: Research Methodology
FIG. 3 Top-Down and Bottom Up Approach
FIG. 4 Global SR Market, By Solution, 2017 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 5 Global SR Market, By Component, 2017 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 6 Global SR Market, By Geography, 2017 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 7 Global SR Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 8 Attractive Investment Proposition, by Geography
FIG. 9 Market Positioning of Key Smart Railways Players, 2017
FIG. 10 Global SR Market Value Contribution, By Solution, 2017 & 2026 (%)
FIG. 11 Global SR Market Value from Passenger Information System, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 12 Global SR Market Value from Advance Security Monitoring Solution, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 13 Global SR Market Value from Freight Information System, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 14 Global SR Market Value from Smart Ticketing System, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 15 Global SR Market Value from Rail Communication System, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 16 Global SR Market Value Contribution, By Component, 2017 & 2026 (%)
FIG. 17 Global SR Market Value from Video Surveillance Cameras, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 18 Global SR Market Value from Multimedia Infotainment Displays, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 19 Global SR Market Value from Networking and Connectivity Devices, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 20 North America SR Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 21 Europe SR Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 22 Asia Pacific SR Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 23 RoW SR Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Bn)

List of Tables

TABLE 1 Market Snapshot: Global Smart Railways (SR) Market
TABLE 2 Impact Indicators
TABLE 3 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
TABLE 4 North America SR Market Value, By Solution, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 5 North America SR Market Value, By Component, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 6 North America SR Market Value, By Country, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 7 Europe SR Market Value, By Solution, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 8 Europe SR Market Value, By Component, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 9 Europe SR Market Value, By Country/Region, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 10 Asia Pacific SR Market Value, By Solution, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 11 Asia Pacific SR Market Value, By Component, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 12 Asia Pacific SR Market Value, By Country/Region, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 13 RoW SR Market Value, By Solution, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 14 RoW SR Market Value, By Component, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 15 RoW SR Market Value, By Country/Region, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 16 ABB Ltd: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 17 Alcatel-Lucent International: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 18 Ansaldo STS: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 19 Cisco Systems, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 20 Alstom SA: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 21 GE Transportation: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 22 Bombardier Transportation: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 23 Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 24 CGI Group, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 25 Hitachi Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 26 Computer Sciences Corp.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 27 IBM Corporation: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)
TABLE 28 ZTE Corporation: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Recent Developments)