Market Overview:

The global railway maintenance machinery market reached a value of US$ 4.25 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 6.30 Billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.42% during 2022-2027. Keeping in mind the uncertainties of COVID-19, we are continuously tracking and evaluating the direct as well as the indirect influence of the pandemic. These insights are included in the report as a major market contributor.

Railway maintenance machinery refers to the equipment used to monitor and fix damages on the railway tracks. Some of the commonly used machineries include tampers, ballast regulators, dynamic track stabilizers, ballast cleaners and undercutters. They are majorly used for inspecting, repairing and maintaining railway tracks to ensure smooth functioning and enhanced operational life of the railway tracks. They are also utilized for the mechanical maintenance of vertical and horizontal alignment of the railway tracks. The equipment can be utilized on both ballast and non-ballast tracks to lift the sleeper and pack the ballast to prevent abrasion, deformation, change of geometry and damage to various components of the tracks.

Railway Maintenance Machinery Market Trends:

Significant improvement in the railway infrastructure, especially in developing economies, is one of the key factors driving the market growth. Governments are extensively investing in refurbishing the existing railway tracks to provide a secure, safe and efficient travel experience to the masses. Moreover, increasing instances of railway accidents and train derailment is also providing a thrust to the market growth. Periodic maintenance activities aid in preventing such incidents and minimizing the loss of lives and property. In line with this, the widespread adoption of electric trains in place of fuel-powered trains is also increasing the demand for railway maintenance machinery. Additionally, various technological advancements, such as the integration of connected devices with the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, are acting as other growth-inducing factors. Railway maintenance organizations are using scalable and cloud-based systems for signaling, controlling, supervising and protecting railway systems. Other factors, including rapid urbanization, along with the implementation of favorable government policies, are anticipated to drive the market toward growth.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global railway maintenance machinery market, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2022-2027. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, application and sales type.

Breakup by Product Type:

• Tamping Machine
• Stabilizing Machinery
• Rail Handling Machinery
• Ballast Cleaning Machinery
• Others
   

Breakup by Application:

• Ballast Track
• Non-Ballast Track
   

Breakup by Sales Type:

• New Sales
• Aftermarket
   

Breakup by Region:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
   

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being American Equipment Company Inc (Fluor Corporation), China Railway Construction Corporation Limited, Geatech Group srl, Harsco Corporation, Loram Maintenance of Way Inc. (Coril Holdings Ltd.), MATISA Industrial Materials S.A, Plasser & Theurer, Speno International SA, Strukton, Teräspyörä-Steelwheel Oy

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