North America Track Laying Equipment Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Heavy Rail and Urban Rail), By Type (New Construction Equipment and Renewal Equipment), By Country and Growth Forecast, 2023 - 2030

The North America Track Laying Equipment Market would witness market growth of 5.4% CAGR during the forecast period (2023-2030).

Specialized track laying equipment is installed where tracks intersect, such as at switches and crossings. This equipment ensures tracks' precise alignment and connection at these critical points, allowing trains to switch between tracks safely and efficiently. Properly installing switches and crossings is essential for the overall functionality of railway networks. Beyond initial installation, it is essential for ongoing maintenance and repair activities. This includes tasks such as track profiling, where the geometry of the track is adjusted to meet design specifications and the replacement of worn-out components. Maintenance modules on track laying machines can address issues such as track misalignment, ensuring the ongoing reliability of the railway infrastructure.

As railway networks age or change usage patterns, it is used for rehabilitation and upgrading projects. This may involve replacing old tracks, upgrading to higher-capacity rails, or implementing new technologies to enhance safety and efficiency. Track laying machines are versatile enough to handle these complex tasks, contributing to the modernization of existing rail infrastructure. A prominent trend in the market is the increasing shift towards electrification of railway networks. Many countries invest in electrified rail systems to reduce carbon emissions and enhance sustainability. As a result, there is a growing demand for track laying equipment specifically designed to install and maintain electrified tracks, including overhead catenary systems and third rail installations.

Electrifying rail networks is a key strategy for improving energy efficiency in Mexico's rail sector. The conversion from diesel-powered trains to electric trains requires the development of electrified rail infrastructure in Mexico. This shift can drive the demand for track laying equipment suitable for electrified tracks and signalling systems in Mexico. Integrating rail infrastructure with renewable energy sources, such as solar or wind power in Mexico, can enhance energy efficiency. It may be part of projects that involve the construction of rail lines connected to renewable energy generation facilities in Mexico. Energy-efficient rail systems contribute to a reduction in the overall environmental impact of transportation in Mexico. The development of electrified rail networks can decrease reliance on fossil fuels, mitigating air pollution and lowering greenhouse gas emissions associated with traditional diesel-powered trains in Mexico. Hence, the factors mentioned above will drive the regional market growth.

The US market dominated the North America Track Laying Equipment Market, By Country in 2022, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2030; thereby, achieving a market value of $151,089.9 Thousands by 2030. The Canada market is registering a CAGR of 7.8% during (2023 - 2030). Additionally, The Mexico market would showcase a CAGR of 6.9% during (2023 - 2030).

Based on Application, the market is segmented into Heavy Rail and Urban Rail. Based on Type, the market is segmented into New Construction Equipment and Renewal Equipment. Based on countries, the market is segmented into U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Rest of North America.

List of Key Companies Profiled

• Plasser & Theurer
• Larsen & Toubro Limited
• Techne Kirow GmbH
• Weihua Group Co., Ltd. (Henan Weihua Heavy Machinery Co., LTD.)
• Matisa Matériel Industriel S.A.
• CRRC Corporation Limited
• Salcef Group S.p.A.
• Enviri Corporation
• BEML Limited
• Vossloh AG

Market Report Segmentation

By Application

• Heavy Rail
• Urban Rail

By Type

• New Construction Equipment
• Renewal Equipment

By Country

• US
• Canada
• Mexico
• Rest of North America