Train Communication Gateway Systems Global Market Report 2024

The train communication gateways systems market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $0.1 billion in 2023 to $0.13 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.4%. The expansion observed during the historical period can be attributed to several factors, including increasing urbanization, aging infrastructure, government regulations, rising passenger expectations, and a heightened focus on safety and security.

The train communication gateways systems market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $0.32 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.7%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to smart transportation initiatives, the electrification of railways, the expansion of high-speed rail networks, and the increasing demand for passenger comfort and experience. Major trends expected in this period include the increasing use of software-defined networking, the adoption of advanced encryption techniques for cybersecurity, the rise of platform-as-a-service (PaaS) models, and the integration of voice recognition technology.

The expansion of the train communication gateway system market is anticipated to be driven by the increasing electrification of railways in the foreseeable future. Railway electrification involves transitioning diesel-powered train systems to operate using electricity, typically via overhead lines or third rails. This shift is driven by factors such as enhanced energy efficiency, reduced emissions, improved performance, and the integration of advanced technologies, aligning with global sustainability initiatives and transportation modernization efforts. Electric trains require sophisticated communication systems to efficiently manage power distribution, traction control, and other onboard functions. Train communication gateway systems play a vital role in facilitating communication between various electrified train components, ensuring smooth operation and optimizing energy consumption. For example, in February 2024, Eurostat reported that the number of railcars powered by electricity in France increased to 7113, up from 7081 in 2021 and 6908 in 2020. Consequently, the growing electrification of railways is poised to propel the train communication gateway systems market.

Key players in the train communication gateway systems market are focusing on the development of wireless communication infrastructure, such as future railway mobile communication systems, to enhance safety, efficiency, and connectivity within rail networks. Railway mobile communication systems encompass infrastructure and technologies deployed in railway networks to enable wireless communication between trains, trackside equipment, and control centers. For instance, in September 2022, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. introduced the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) solution to drive digital transformation in the railway sector. This solution aims to improve train operational efficiency and safety by facilitating wireless services for train control and dispatch, railway operations and maintenance (O&M), and the Internet of Things (IoT). It supports new services such as locomotive status monitoring, train operation monitoring, and visualized dispatch of O&M personnel, enhancing fault prediction accuracy and O&M efficiency.

In January 2021, Alstom SA acquired Bombardier Transportation to strengthen its position as a leader in the expanding sustainable mobility market. This strategic move enables Alstom to achieve significant scale across all regions and integrate additional solutions and assets. Bombardier Transportation is a rail technology company based in Germany, offering a wide range of rail solutions, including communication-based train control (CBTC) systems.

Major companies operating in the train communication gateway systems market are Hitachi Ltd., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Siemens AG, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Schneider Electric SE, Honeywell International Inc., GE Vernova, ABB Ltd., Fujitsu Limited, Ericsson AB, Toshiba Corporation, NEC Corporation, Thales Group, ZTE Corporation, Alstom SA, Rockwell Automation Inc., Bombardier Transportation, Belden Inc., Advantech Co., Ltd., Ingeteam, Haslerrail AG, Quester Tangent, Duagon AG, AMiT Transportation, EKE-Electronics Ltd., SYS TEC electronic.

North America was the largest region in the train communication gateway systems market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the train communication gateway systems market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the train communication gateway systems market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Train communication gateway systems are utilized in railway vehicles to facilitate communication among various onboard systems, subsystems, and external networks. Acting as interfaces, these gateways enable the exchange of data, control signals, and monitoring functions among different components within the train. By ensuring interoperability, security, and compliance with industry standards, these systems contribute to safe, reliable, and efficient train operations.

The main offerings in train communication gateway systems consist of solutions and services. Solutions encompass comprehensive offerings tailored to address specific communication and connectivity requirements within trains or railway networks. Product types include multifunction vehicle bus (MVB) gateways, wire train bus gateways, and others, utilized in applications such as conventional railways and rapid transit railways.

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The train communication gateway systems market consist of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as data communication, train control and management, security and surveillance, and energy management. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The train communication gateway systems market also consists of sales of onboard control units, signaling systems, passenger information displays, and wireless communication devices. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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