Rail Saw

Rail Saw

Rail saws are specialized cutting tools used for maintenance and construction-related operations done by the railways. Various types of materials, such as steel, concrete, and composite materials, are cut with the help of rail saws. Various types of rail saws, including abrasive material-based blades as well as diamond cutting-based rail saws, are used for railway infrastructure maintenance. These rail saws contribute to the safety, reliability, and longevity of rail networks across the globe.

The Global Rail Saws market was valued at USD XX billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a strong CAGR of around 7.55% during the forecast period (2024-2032). Rail saws are one of the crucial pieces of equipment used to cut railway lines for perfect fitting and to cut various materials used in railway infrastructure construction. The demand for the respective construction tool has sizably grown in recent years due to the pressing need to expand the railway infrastructure. For instance, in 2022, the United Arab Emirates and Oman signed a deal to construct a cross-border railway line with a total cost of USD 3 billion.

Additionally, various railway infrastructure development projects have also been announced which would lead to the demand for construction equipment. For instance, the African Development Bank sanctioned a loan of Euro 145 million for improving and expanding railway infrastructure in the country of Egypt.

Government policy measures and investment in expanding the railway infrastructure in different countries would be a crucial factor leading to the increased demand for construction tools and their usage. With rapid growth in the respective railway infrastructure development and maintenance of old infrastructure, the demand for rail saws is anticipated to embolden in the coming years, i.e., 2024-2032.

Any disruption to the railway tracks of trains can have cascading effects on transportation. The railway sector, with its higher operations on a daily basis, requires similar maintenance needs, which offers a robust demand for construction tools and materials in the long run.

• Based on type, the global rail saws market is bifurcated into electric and manual. Of these, electric rail saws have grabbed the major market share due to ease of handling and higher efficiency in cutting various types of materials and surfaces. Electric saws offer better speed and efficiency and can cut through materials better than manual saws, offer ease of use and handling, offer greater precision and consistency, come in different shapes and sizes, increase safety and productivity, and offer cost efficiency. While manual saws offer simplicity and portability and are more suitable for less complex small operations, demand is also anticipated to hold a sizeable increase in the forthcoming years, i.e., 2024-2032.
• Based on the application, the global Rail Saws market has been segmented into train rail, tram rail, and others. Of these, train rail has held the major market share due to its higher infrastructure presence in the majority of the countries across the globe. The majority of the population across the globe uses train rail for daily commutes, which is why the segment holds the majority of train infrastructure development and maintenance projects.
• For a better understanding of the market adoption of rail saws, the global rail saw market is analyzed based on its worldwide presence in regions such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the rest of the world. Of these, the Asia Pacific region held the largest share in 2023. Asia Pacific has a vast railway network, and it is looking forward to comprehensively supporting research & development around railway challenges and their potential technological solutions. Additionally, the region is home to some of the largest manufacturers of railway engines and infrastructure. Considering the vast volume of production, the region is further anticipated to dominate the demand for Rail Saws in the coming period.
• Some of the major players operating in the market include Stanley Infrastructure, FCS Rail, Trak Star, Husqvarna, Portaco (Goldschmidt Group), Racine Railroad Product, Advanced Machine Engineering, Geismar, Pandrol, and Arbil Rail.