About the Study
The definitive reference for the global rail industry
This report presents the findings of the eleventh UNIFE World Rail Market Study, an analysis of the state and outlook of the global rail supply industry. Based on the analysis conducted together with UNIFE and its members, this study offers a detailed overview of the worldwide rail supply market during the three-year periods of 2023-2025 (current market), 2026-2028, and 2029-2031 (forecast).
Prepared by Bain & Company, this edition of the UNIFE World Rail Market Study seeks to establish a consolidated and commonly accepted market view of the current state of the rail supply industry and forecast over the next six years, serving as a reference material for all stakeholders in the railway industry. As such, this study provides insights for Infrastructure managers, rail operators, suppliers, subcontractors, policymakers, investors, financial analysts and other stakeholders looking for a comprehensive market overview.
What the study covers
- Detailed information on the installed base of Infrastructure and Rolling stock broken down by categories and regions
- Comprehensive assessment of the rail supply market value for the 2023-2025, 2026-2028, and 2029-2031 periods on a regional level for different product segments. The Estimated market includes average demand over three-year periods to balance large fluctuations in annual demand that are typical of project-based markets. A distinction between the total and accessible market for both the current and future periods and a description of the development of accessibility across the focus countries
- A thorough overview of the impact of selected digitalisation trends in the rail industry, including Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS), Predictive Maintenance, Cybersecurity and Automatic Train Operation (ATO)
- A descriptive examination of liberalisation in the European railway industry, highlighting regulatory aspects about market access, tendering conditions and security concerns
- A qualitative analysis of the impact of selected digital technologies on rail operators and suppliers.
Publishers and partners
DVV Media Group (Hamburg) is one of Europe's leading B2B media companies in transport and logistics. UNIFE represents the European rail supply industry at the institutional level. Bain & Company contributes strategic consulting expertise and primary research methodology.
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