Rail gangways are used to provide passengers with comfortable and safe access to distinct sections of the railway. Its structure includes metal components and polymer materials to create a connecting passage between the ends of two train cars. It ensures that metro passengers can move comfortably and safely within the railcars. The gangway's design allows for smooth and intricate movements required during daily train operations. Gangways may be designed with fire retardant safety, wide passageways, and improved sound insulation. Rail gangways are manufactured with lightweight yet durable materials such as aluminum or stainless steel, rubber, or others.
The rail gangways market is driven by factors such as increase in allocation of the budget for development of railways, rise in demand for secure, safer, and efficient transport, and surge in use of public transport as a solution to minimize traffic congestions. However, high capital requirement and refurbishment of existing rolling stock are anticipated to hamper the growth of the rolling stock market. Further, increase in development & testing of autonomous train, improvement in railway infrastructure, particularly in developing countries, and rise in industrial & mining activity are expected to create numerous opportunities for market expansion.
The rail gangways market is segmented on the basis of the product type, material, train type, service and region. By product type, it is bifurcated into single piece gangways, and two-piece gangways. By material, the market is classified into steel, aluminum, alloys, composites, and others. By train type, it is categorized into passenger train, metro and subway train, high-speed train, and special train. By service, it is divided into new installation, and upgradation/refurbishment. By region, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
Key players profiled in the report include Airflow Equipments (India) PVT. Limited., ATG AUTOTECHNIK GmbH, Chongqing Hengtairail Equipment Co., Ltd. (HENGTAI ELECTROMECHANICAL EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.), Dellner, HUBNER GMBH AND CO. KG, Hutchinson, Kasper-Elektronik GmbH, KTK Group, Narita Mfg., Ltd., and Victall.
The rail gangways market is driven by factors such as increase in allocation of the budget for development of railways, rise in demand for secure, safer, and efficient transport, and surge in use of public transport as a solution to minimize traffic congestions. However, high capital requirement and refurbishment of existing rolling stock are anticipated to hamper the growth of the rolling stock market. Further, increase in development & testing of autonomous train, improvement in railway infrastructure, particularly in developing countries, and rise in industrial & mining activity are expected to create numerous opportunities for market expansion.
The rail gangways market is segmented on the basis of the product type, material, train type, service and region. By product type, it is bifurcated into single piece gangways, and two-piece gangways. By material, the market is classified into steel, aluminum, alloys, composites, and others. By train type, it is categorized into passenger train, metro and subway train, high-speed train, and special train. By service, it is divided into new installation, and upgradation/refurbishment. By region, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
Key players profiled in the report include Airflow Equipments (India) PVT. Limited., ATG AUTOTECHNIK GmbH, Chongqing Hengtairail Equipment Co., Ltd. (HENGTAI ELECTROMECHANICAL EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.), Dellner, HUBNER GMBH AND CO. KG, Hutchinson, Kasper-Elektronik GmbH, KTK Group, Narita Mfg., Ltd., and Victall.
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Key Market Segments
By Train Type
- Passenger Train
- Metro and Subway Train
- High Speed Train
- Special Train
By Service
- New Installation
- Upgradation
By Product Type
- Single Piece Gangways
- Two Piece Gangways
By Material
- Steel
- Aluminum
- Alloys
- Composites
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- UK
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Latin America
- Middle East
- Africa
- Key Market Players
- Dellner
- KTK Group
- Chongqing Hengtairail Equipment Co., Ltd.
- ATG AUTOTECHNIK GmbH
- Victall
- HUTCHINSON
- Kasper-Elektronik GmbH
- Airflow Equipments (India) PVT. Limited.
- Narita Mfg., Ltd.
- HBNER GmbH & Co. KG
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
CHAPTER 4: RAIL GANGWAYS MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE
CHAPTER 5: RAIL GANGWAYS MARKET, BY MATERIAL
CHAPTER 6: RAIL GANGWAYS MARKET, BY TRAIN TYPE
CHAPTER 7: RAIL GANGWAYS MARKET, BY SERVICE
CHAPTER 8: RAIL GANGWAYS MARKET, BY REGION
CHAPTER 9: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
CHAPTER 10: COMPANY PROFILES
List of Tables
List of Figures
Executive Summary
The rail gangways market is expected to experience a significant growth rate of 5.6% from 2023 to 2032 owing to rise in the budget allocation for the railway industry, and an increase in passenger trafficRail gangways are used to provide passengers with comfortable and safe access to distinct sections of the railway. Its structure includes metal components and polymer materials to create a connecting passage between the ends of two train cars. It ensures that metro passengers can move comfortably and safely within the railcars. The gangway's design allows for smooth and intricate movements required during daily train operations. Gangways may be designed with fire retardant safety, wide passageways, and improved sound insulation. Rail gangways are manufactured with lightweight yet durable materials such as aluminum or stainless steel, rubber, or others.
The significance of rail gangways has grown substantially with the expansion of diverse railway transit systems across the globe. These systems are used in suburban trains, trams, subways, standard gauge trains, and long-distance and regional metro routes, catering to a wide range of passenger needs. Moreover, recent innovations have created new opportunities for passenger comfort and experience within the rail industry. The condition and performance of gangways have become paramount due to the rigorous daily usage of rail vehicles on tracks. Manufacturers are now placing a heightened focus on engineering rail gangways with essential attributes. These include superior sound insulation, heightened durability, and enhanced fire resistance.
This industry trend aligns with international construction standards and significantly elevates the potential for marketing and sales to railway organizations worldwide. Furthermore, manufacturers are dedicated to tailoring rail gangways for multi-unit trains and passenger cars. This customization extends to seamless integration with various components such as linking bridges, combi-bridges, tread bridges, and bridge plates or folding bellows, fairings, and corrugated bellows. Therefore, the benefits of railway gangway such as passenger comfort and experience, act as a driving factor for the continued evolution and demand for rail gangway systems.
Moreover, surge in development and testing of autonomous trains is expected to propel the demand for rail gangways market. Autonomous trains are automated transit systems, operated automatically without any human involvement and are monitored from the control station. These trains operate with higher frequencies having the capability of transporting a large number of passengers and freight at a faster pace compared to road transport. Autonomous trains have the potential to operate with higher efficiency and safety compared to traditional manually operated trains. They can optimize speed, braking, and acceleration, leading to increased train utilization. As the number of trains and their frequency grows, there's a greater need for passenger access between carriages, making gangway systems essential for seamless movement. Moreover, various countries are focused on developing, testing, and adopting autonomous train technology to reduce human intervention and participation.
For instance, in May 2021, France's national state-owned railway company SNCF and its partners Alstom, Bosch, Spirops, Thales and the Railenium Technology Research Institute, began testing a modified Regio 2N regional train as a prototype autonomous regional train for France’s rail network. Moreover, autonomous trains are safer, secure, flexible, and efficient as compared to traditional manually operated trains, which increases the popularity of autonomous train technology. Thus, rise in development and testing of autonomous train is opportunistic for the market expansion.
In addition to this, transport authorities are increasingly considering an open gangway design for their next generation of rail cars to enhance the passenger experience, safety, and accessibility within the transit system. For instance, in February 2023, WMATA (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) announced to consider open gangway design for its next generation of rail cars. Company announced that open gangway systems provide significant advantages such as safety, accessibility, and space inside the trains.
Moreover, there is a rise in demand for open gangways to improve the capacity of trains, and provide extra space for passengers who use wheelchairs, or carry bikes, strollers or luggage. For instance, in March 2023, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York announced the introduction of a new series of standard, closed-end subway cars known as R211s. The cars are part of an order placed in 2018 that consisted of 440 standard closed-end cars, 20 open-gangway cars, and 15 five-car trains designated for the MTA Staten Island Railway.
The rail gangways market is segmented on the basis of the product type, material, train type, service and region. By product type, it is bifurcated into single piece gangways, and two-piece gangways. By material, the market is classified into steel, aluminum, alloys, composites, and others. By train type, it is categorized into passenger train, metro and subway train, high-speed train, and special train. By service, it is divided into new installation, and upgradation/refurbishment. By region, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
The leading companies profiled in the report include Airflow Equipments (India) PVT. Limited., ATG AUTOTECHNIK GmbH, Chongqing Hengtairail Equipment Co., Ltd. (HENGTAI ELECTROMECHANICAL EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.), Dellner, HUBNER GMBH AND CO. KG, Hutchinson, Kasper-Elektronik GmbH, KTK Group, Narita Mfg., Ltd., and Victall.
Key Market Insights
By product type, the two piece gangways segment was the highest revenue contributor to the market, with $431.9 million in 2022, and is estimated to reach $717.0 million by 2032, with a CAGR of 5.3%.By Material, the Aluminum segment was the highest revenue contributor to the market, with $203.2 million in 2022, and is estimated to reach $369.1 million by 2032, with a CAGR of 6.2%.
By train type, the Passenger Train segment was the highest revenue contributor to the market, with $231.1 million in 2022, and is estimated to reach $375.1 million by 2032, with a CAGR of 5.0%.
By Service, the New Installation segment was the highest revenue contributor to the market, with $362.4 million in 2022, and is estimated to reach $647.7 million by 2032, with a CAGR of 6.0%.
Based on region, Europe was the highest revenue contributor in 2022, accounting for $191.7 million in 2022, and is estimated to reach $292.6 million by 2032, with a CAGR of 4.4%.
Companies Mentioned
- Dellner
- KTK Group
- Chongqing Hengtairail Equipment Co., Ltd.
- ATG AUTOTECHNIK GmbH
- Victall
- HUTCHINSON
- Kasper-Elektronik GmbH
- Airflow Equipments (India) PVT. Limited.
- Narita Mfg., Ltd.
- HBNER GmbH & Co. KG
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