Global Railroads Market

Railroads Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Type(Rail Freight and Passenger Rail), By End Use(Mining, Construction, Agriculture and Others), By Region - Industry Forecast 2024-2031


Report ID: SQMIG20U2012 | Region: Global | Published Date: April, 2024
Pages: 202 | Tables: 61 | Figures: 77

Railroads Market News

  • In April 2023, The first three months of the year saw 113.55 billion yuan ($16.5 billion) in total fixed-asset railway investment, up 6.7% over the same period in 2017.
  • Railways began a campaign against combustible objects, such as firecrackers, in June 2023. Every zonal railway has a passenger awareness campaign in place.
  • Together, BNSF Railway and J.B. Hunt Transport Services Incorporate introduced the innovative Quantum intermodal service in November 2023. Quantum provides the speed, dependability, and flexibility needed for rail-based transit needs in highway freight transportation when service is critical. With this breakthrough, BNSF, the top intermodal rail operator in North America, hopes to satisfy the demands of its client supply chains. 
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Railroads Market size was valued at USD 310.12 billion in 2022 and is poised to grow from USD 324.70 billion in 2023 to USD 468.87 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period (2024-2031).

Participants in the market, both domestically and internationally, concentrate on tactics including innovation, mergers and acquisitions, and investments in infrastructure, technology, and expansions to strengthen their market position. 'Union Pacific Corporation (United States)', 'BNSF Railway Company (United States)', 'CSX Corporation (United States)', 'Norfolk Southern Corporation (United States)', 'Canadian National Railway Company (Canada)', 'Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (Canada)', 'Central Japan Railway Company (Japan)', 'East Japan Railway Company (Japan)', 'West Japan Railway Company (Japan)', 'Deutsche Bahn AG (Germany)', 'SNCF Group (France)', 'Indian Railways (India)', 'Russian Railways (Russia)', 'Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane S.p.A. (Italy)', 'Ferrocarril Mexicano (Ferromex) (Mexico)', 'Ferrosur (Mexico)', 'Ferrocarriles Argentinos (Argentina)', 'Australian Rail Track Corporation Limited (Australia)', 'Aurizon Holdings Limited (Australia)', 'Rio Tinto Group (Australia)', 'China Railway Corporation (China)', 'South African Railways (Transnet) (South Africa)'

The cost of energy, including diesel fuel, which is commonly used in rail transportation, can impact the competitiveness of rail transportation. Fluctuating energy prices and increasing focus on fuel efficiency can influence the demand for rail transportation, as railroads are known for their relatively lower fuel consumption compared to road transportation.

Intermodal transportation: Intermodal transportation, which involves the movement of goods using multiple modes of transportation, including rail, is gaining popularity in the railroads market. Rail transportation is often used as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly mode for long-haul transportation, while other modes such as road or water transportation are utilized for the first and last mile connectivity.

North America dominated the market. The Association of American Railroads asserts that freight rail is a foundational element of the American economy, and the United States is home to a top-notch freight rail infrastructure. The country's expanding use of freight rail can be attributed to ongoing expenditures made in infrastructure, technology, and equipment improvement.

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