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European Rail Catenary Systems – Executive Analysis of Copper Requirement for Electrification across Strategic European Markets
Frost & Sullivan, Dec 2010, Pages: 54
The research service provides a detailed assement of the type of caternary systems used in top 6 leading European rail networks - Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdoma and Poland. It analyses the electrification wiring potential in 3 different segments namely electrification renewal, new mainline electrification and high speed line electrification and calculates the volume of copper cable requirements for electrification in these countries. The study observes mailine electrification renewals, with a renewal potential of 23,620 km during the forcast period to be the biggest opportunity for cable manufacturers. The study also throws light on the adoption of new copper alloys and their market trends in the countries covered
Research Overview
This Frost & Sullivan research service titled European Rail Catenary Systems – Executive Analysis of Copper Requirement for Electrification across Strategic European Markets provides an overview of key industry participants. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the catenary systems market in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and Poland. A discussion of different catenary alloy compositions and their usage trends along with future rewiring and electrification potential in these strategic country markets between 2009 and 2017 is also provided.
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Market Overview
New Mainline Electrification, Renewal of Ageing Lines and Development of High-speed Services to Boost Market Development
Ageing rail networks, rail electrification drives and the growth in high-speed rail have generated tremendous demand for catenary system manufacturers and installation companies. Increasing rail vehicle speeds, paralleled by network reliability concerns, have prompted network managers to look for superior yet cost-effective copper alloy catenary systems. “Ageing electrification infrastructure and growth in high speed rail projects are the primary drivers for new catenary systems,” notes the analyst of this research. “Increasing traffic and rail vehicle speed on the track network require networks to adopt superior catenary wiring to ensure safety and maximum network availability.”
About 3,250 km of lines are rewired annually in the top six rail network countries in Europe. About 3,460 km of new high-speed projects proposed will require 6,920 track km of fresh catenary wiring. Most network managers are adopting superior alloys, such as CuAg, during renewals in order to cope with the growing railway passenger traffic.
Demonstration of Strong Business Case to Stimulate Uptake of Superior Copper Alloys
Short-term oriented budgetary allocations for renewals are discouraging network managers from adopting superior copper alloys. “Most annual renewals have a fixed budget based on immediate goals with such capital allocations failing to take into account technological upgrades and their advantages such as increased reliability and performance,” explains the analyst. “Hence, network managers often stick to ETP Cu despite being aware about superior copper alloys and their benefits.”
Catenary suppliers must make a strong business case, highlighting the savings that can be accrued in terms of longer life cycle, despite a moderate increase in cost. Network managers could benefit by switching to superior alloys and thereby, encourage greater adoption. Manufacturers must also try to narrow the price gap between inferior and superior alloys to motivate network managers to upgrade.
Market Sectors
Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following application segments in this research:
- Mainline systems
- High speed systems
By Geographic Area
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Spain
- United Kingdom
- Poland
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