Simulated Train Market Report 2025

This Simulated Train market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The simulated train market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $4.12 billion in 2024 to $4.85 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to a growing community of train enthusiasts, the expansion of rail networks globally, the rise of digital distribution platforms, the rise in improvements in accessibility features, and the rise in active community engagement.

The simulated train market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.26 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the transition towards subscription-based models, increasing focus on sustainability and environmental awareness, evolving regulatory and safety standards, and sustained community engagement initiatives. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in AI technology, the trend towards multi-platform accessibility, improvements in graphics rendering technology and realism enhancement techniques, expanded content and customization options, and the development of user-generated content creation tools.

The expansion of railway infrastructure is poised to drive the growth of the simulated train market in the coming years. Railway infrastructure encompasses the physical elements and facilities of the railway system necessary for its operation, maintenance, and management. It supports the movement of trains and facilitates passenger or freight transportation efficiently and safely. The increasing development of railway infrastructure is attributed to the rising demand for sustainable transportation solutions to mitigate environmental impact and alleviate road congestion. Simulated train technology plays a crucial role in railway infrastructure by training personnel, testing new signaling systems, and simulating emergency scenarios to enhance safety and operational efficiency. For instance, in January 2024, total investment in the rail industry reached $12.15 (£9.7) billion in the year ending March 2023, marking a 15% increase from 2022, according to the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR). Therefore, the expansion of railway infrastructure is a driving force behind the growth of the simulated train market.

Leading companies in the simulated train market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as the smart simulator at Rail STM, to meet industry demands. The smart simulator at Rail STM enhances railway training by providing realistic scenarios that improve skills, emergency response, and overall safety. For example, in April 2024, SIM Factor, a Poland-based technology company, launched its SMART simulator at Rail STM, which aims to boost training capabilities for railway personnel. The SMART simulator offers a full cabin experience while being compact and portable, making it suitable for standard-height rooms. It also supports multiplayer training, with the ability to accommodate up to six stations operated from a single instructor station. Designed to meet regulatory standards, the simulator features realistic elements such as a desktop replica of the machine, security systems, and railway radios, ensuring a high-quality training experience. This launch is part of SIM Factor’s ongoing efforts to advance simulation technology in the railway sector.

In April 2023, Focus Entertainment, a French video game developer and publisher, acquired Dovetail Games (DTG) to strengthen its presence in the simulation gaming market, particularly in the train simulation genre. This acquisition aligns with Focus Entertainment's strategy to diversify its lineup and capitalize on the success of simulation games. Dovetail Games is a UK-based developer of simulation entertainment software, including train simulator software.

Major companies operating in the simulated train market are Thales Group, Alstom SA, Emerson Electric Co., Wabtec Corporation, Bombardier Transportation, Dassault Systèmes, Saab AB, Indra Sistemas SA, Cubic Corporation, Epic Games Inc, HENSOLDT Simulation Solutions, MSC Software Corporation, ENSCO Inc., CORYS, PlayWay S.A., Lander Simulation & Training Solutions, SHERPA Engineering, Tecknotrove Systems Pvt Ltd., Simteract S.A., SIM FACTOR, MOSIMTEC LLC, InControl Enterprise, Operation Technology Inc., Real serious games pty ltd, Heartwood Inc., Virtual Railroads, Sydac Simulation Technologies India Private Limited.

North America was the largest region in the simulated train market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the simulated train market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the simulated train market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A simulated train is a computer-generated or virtual representation of a train and its operations within a simulated environment. It typically involves computer-generated simulations that mimic real-world train operations, including controls, signals, tracks, and scenarios. Simulated trains are commonly utilized for training purposes, providing railway operators or engineers with training in various scenarios without the need for real-world resources or risks.

The main components of a simulated train include hardware, software, and services. Hardware encompasses the physical components or equipment used in the system or technology, such as machinery, devices, and instruments. Various simulator types exist, including driving simulators, signal simulators, traffic simulators, disaster simulators, and others, catering to both passenger and freight applications.

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The simulated train market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as training simulators, maintenance simulations, driver experience simulations, and passenger experience simulations. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The simulated train market also includes sales of virtual reality headsets, simulation software packages, controllers, sensors, and training modules that are used in providing immersive training experiences. 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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