Platform Screen Door System Market Growth Analysis Report - Market Size, Share, Forecast Trends and Outlook (2025-2034)

The global platform screen door system market size attained a value of USD 953.63 Million in 2024. The market is further expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.70% between 2025 and 2034, to reach a value of USD 1.66 billion by 2034.

Key Trends in the Market

A platform screen door system, also known as platform edge door system, refers to a strong screen installed in a platform of trains, airport, bus stops, or metros. The gates of the platform screen door system slide open and close as the vehicle doors open. The main purpose of platform screen door is to prevent passengers from falling from the platform.

• Platform screen door systems improves the safety of the environment by reducing the risk of accidental falls, which makes the passengers secure and safe. In addition, this system optimises energy consumption and improves quality of air which further bolsters the comfort of patients. Hence, the increasing application of platform screen door system across airports, subways, and railway stations, is enlarging the platform screen door system market size.
• According to the platform screen door system market reports, the robust expansion of local public transport network across cities in emerging economies is positively influencing the platform screen door system market price. In line with this, the rapid urbanisation and rising standards of living are heightening the incorporation of platform screen doors in metro and subway stations.
• Technological advancements in platform screen door systems, such as the incorporation of 2D laser scanners, are enhancing their reliability and functionalities, thereby, adding value in the market. Growing research and development activities by the market players aimed toward producing compact platform screen door systems with advanced architectural design are the key platform screen door system market trends.

Market Segmentation

The report titled “Platform Screen Door System Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Product Type

• Full Height
• Semi Height
• Half Height

Market Breakup by Application

• Bus Stop
• Metro
• Airport

Market Breakup by Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Market Share by Product Type

The half height segment, based on product type, accounts for a healthy portion of the platform screen door system market share. Half height platform screen doors are compact, cheaper than counterparts, efficient, safe, and effective, hence, are witnessing heightened demand for installations in transit stations. Modern half height platform screen doors are rigorously tested and proven to be reliable which is further bolstering the growth of this segment. Meanwhile, full height segment accounts for a considerable share in the platform screen door system market. This type of screen door provides a complete barrier between the floor and ceiling which brings greater security to the passengers.

Market Share by Application

Based on application, the metro segment is a significant contributor towards the platform screen door system market growth. Platform screen door systems improves the quality of metro stations by preventing accidents between passengers and tracks, bolstering safety to reduce delays, reducing cost of energy caused by cold air at underground metro lines, and reducing the dependence on station crew. Technological advancements in platform screen door systems, such as incorporation of hinderance sensors, indicator and alarms, and portable verifying units, among others, is likely to boost the segment’s growth in the forecast period. Moreover, increasing number of metro systems and users across urban areas, supported by rising number of corporate workers, is anticipated to propel the platform screen door system market demand in the coming years.

Competitive Landscape

The comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the key players in the global platform screen door system market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments and expansion plans.

Fangda Group Co., Ltd.

Fangda Group Co., Ltd. is a science and technology company which produces building materials, semi-conductor products, subway screen door systems, graphene and nano-aluminium veneer materials, and integrated photovoltaic and smart curtain wall systems, among other components. The company was founded in 1991 and is currently headquartered in Shenzhen, China.

Gilgen Door Systems AG

Gilgen Door Systems AG, produces drive systems and complete systems that can be incorporated into doors, walls, and gates. The product portfolio of Gilgen Door Systems AG includes siding doors, folding doors, partition systems, barriers, and industrial doors, among others. It was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Schwarzenburg, Switzerland.

Horton Automatics

Horton Automatics is a leading manufacturer and developer of automatic, pedestrian, industrial, and specialised doors. The portfolio of this company includes bi-folding doors, curved sliding doors, healthcare doors, steel doors, and swing doors, among others. Founded in 1960 and currently headquartered in Texas, United States, Horton Automatics caters to the demands of several industries, such as healthcare.

Other market players include Manusa Group, Nabtesco Group, Knorr-Bremse Rail Vehicle Systems GmbH, Kyosan Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Schaltbau Holding AG, and Wabtec Corporation, among others.