North America Hydrogen Fuel Cell Train Market Forecast to 2030 - Regional Analysis - by Technology, Component, and Rail Type

The North America hydrogen fuel cell train market was valued at US$ 176.50 million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 381.14 million by 2030; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 10.1% from 2022 to 2030.

Increasing Environmental Concerns and Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fuel North America Hydrogen Fuel Cell Train Market

Changing world scenarios due to pollution control and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions for a polluted environment positively influence the hydrogen fuel cell train market. The primary component of a hydrogen fuel cell train is hydrogen. Hydrogen fuel cell utilizes the chemical energy of hydrogen to generate electricity. The process comprises an electrochemical reaction between oxygen and hydrogen, producing water as waste products. The transportation sector contributes a fair share in polluting the environment by utilizing fossil fuels, which increases the carbon footprint and boosts air pollution. In 2022, the CO2 emissions from the transportation sector increased by over 250 metric tons of CO2 and touched 8 Gigatonne (GT) CO2, 3% more than in 2021. The growing government concern toward achieving the net zero carbon emission targets of different countries is fueling the application of eco-friendly alternatives such as hydrogen as the key component for running vehicles and trains instead of conventional diesel engines. For instance, the US government has set a target of reducing carbon emissions by 50-52% by 2030. Canada aimed at lowering 40-45% carbon footprints by 2030.

North America Hydrogen Fuel Cell Train Market Overview

The North America hydrogen fuel cell train market is further segmented into the US, Canada, and Mexico. In 2023, the North America's first-ever hydrogen train started to operate in Canada. One of the major factors driving the growth of hydrogen fuel cell train market in North America region is the presence of vendors such as Alstom and Ballard Power Systems. These companies have become one of the pioneers in the hydrogen fuel cell technologies for hydrogen fuel cell trains across the world. Many countries have already provided contracts for hydrogen fuel cell train technologies to these companies to advance their rail infrastructure and take a strong step toward a zero-emission future. In 2022, Stadler Rail-one of the rolling stock manufacturers-provided a contract to Ballard Power Systems to provide its hydrogen fuel cell products for the first hydrogen train in the US. Such developments have been driving the growth for hydrogen fuel cell train market across North America.

North America Hydrogen Fuel Cell Train Market Segmentation

The North America hydrogen fuel cell train market is bifurcated based on technology, component, rail type, and country. Based on technology, the North America hydrogen fuel cell train market is segmented into proton exchange membrane fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, and others. The proton exchange membrane fuel cell segment held the largest market share in 2022.

Based on component, the North America hydrogen fuel cell train market is segmented into hydrogen fuel cell pack, batteries, electric traction motors, and others. The hydrogen fuel cell pack segment held the largest market share in 2022.

Based on rail type, the North America hydrogen fuel cell train market is segmented into passenger rail, commuter rail, light rail, trams, freight, and others. The commuter rail segment held the largest market share in 2022.

Based on country, the North America hydrogen fuel cell train market is segmented into the US, Canada, and Mexico. The US dominated the North America hydrogen fuel cell train market share in 2022.

TWI Ltd, CRRC Corp Ltd, Hyundai Rotem Co, Stadler Rail AG, Talgo SA, Ballard Power Systems Inc, Alstom SA, Siemens Mobility GmbH, and Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp are some of the leading companies operating in the North America hydrogen fuel cell train market.