Global Railway Traction Motors Market Analysis & Trends - Industry Forecast to 2030
Railway Traction Motors: Market Size
From $55.19 billion in 2024, the global Railway Traction Motors market is projected to reach $86.16 billion by 2030. Based on our analysis the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2024 - 2030 timeframe. Some of the prominent trends that the market is witnessing include, increase in the number of railway projects, electrification in conventional railways and adoption of monorails and metros.
Global Railway Traction Motors Market: Market Dynamics
The global railway traction motor market is predicted to advance at a varied pace across varied geographical regions. The international market is envisaged to live through certain transformations in the industry directed towards the improvement of railway systems on the back of intensified research and development activities. The market is expected to be influenced by the prominence of the need to improve performance, demand for comfort by consumers, observance of regulatory standards, and slimming down of expenditures.
Rise in the number of applications for railway traction motors in heavy machineries, locomotives, and multiple electric units among others, significantly reduces the production and maintenance costs. The cost benefits accompanying the production and aftermarket services of traction motors are expected to fuel the railway traction motor market growth.
On the other hand, the high capital investment is likely to obstruct the profit boundaries. In addition, development in railroad technologies and stringent regulations pertaining to vehicular emissions will further boost for the railway traction motors market.
Impact of COVID-19 on Railway Traction Motors
The outbreak of COVID-19 has a negative impact on the railway traction motors market. The trading conditions faced numerous challenges because of the pandemic. Demand for motors decreased year-on-year in all the regions in spite of a strong rebound in China, which led to improved order production. Due to COVID-19, the vendors have been facing abrupt shutdowns of factories of manufacturing units, thereby disrupting the ability to produce or supply goods and services. The pandemic has had an undesirable effect on the global manufacturing market and has resulted in the closure of industrial development units in a variety of sectors over the past few months. Decreased demand for industrial machinery due to disruptions in the supply chain, due to lockdowns enforced across the globe to mitigate the spread of the virus is expected to adversely impact the development of the global railway traction motors market.
By Type
Synchronous Alternating Current Traction Motor Segment Dominate the Market in 2024
The synchronous alternating current traction motor segment made huge revenue in 2024 and growing its prominence during the forecast period. Traction motor systems are perceiving innovative developments as transportation facilities becomes more sustainable. Globally, electrified rail lines are increasing rapidly encouraging companies to advance development of frequency, voltage and braking systems. Light rail is becoming increasingly prevalent and agencies are seeking reliable electrification technologies. Permanent magnet synchronous motors along with induction motors are being utilized for improving the efficiency of rolling stock traction drive systems.
By Geography
Asia Pacific Region is Leading in the Global Market Place
Asia Pacific is likely to have a huge demand in the forecast period owing to the rise in demand for speed railways. Railway modernization programs will be playing a key role in future expansion of the railway sector. Fully digitalized control systems, internet of things (IoT) enabled networks, and powerful electric locomotives, are likely to evolve and reinforce the functionalities and capabilities of railway sector in the forecast period.
List of the Key Players Profiled in the Market Include: • ABB Ltd.
• Alstom Holdings SA
• Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd.
• Bombardier Inc.
• Caterpillar Inc.
• General Electric Co.
• Hyundai Motor Co.
• Siemens AG
• Toshiba International Corp.
• Traktionssysteme Austria GmbH
List of the Regions/Countries Profiled in the Market Include: North America
• US
• Canada
• Mexico
Europe
• Germany
• U.K
• Italy
• France
• Spain
• Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
• China
• Japan
• India
• Australia
• New Zealand
• Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Rest of Middle East
Latin America
• Argentina
• Brazil
• Rest of Latin America
Rest of the World (RoW)
• South Africa
• Others