The global high speed train braking systems market is expected to reach USD 10.86 billion by 2028, expanding at a CAGR of 3.5% during the forecast period, 2021–2028. The growth of the market is attributed to the rising number of railway route and increasing production of advanced features such as sensors connected to the train braking system.
A braking system is a mechanical arrangement that offers the conversion of the vehicle’s kinetic energy into the heat energy, which helps to stop or slow down the speed of a vehicle or train. A high speed train braking system ensures the proper maintenance of train speed, carry capacity, and quantity of cars for each train. Some of the common braking technologies adopted in high speed train include electric brakes, air brakes, and eddy current brakes. Moreover, several innovative braking systems have been developed due to technological advancements including hydraulic brake or wing plate brake that help boost the demand for the braking system. Additionally, the MATLAP/Simulink is used to simulate the actual future use and setting up a high-speed train electro-hydraulic brake system model to ensure the safety operation of high-speed train.
The expansion of high-speed train is rapidly increasing across the globe due to rising demand for wide connectivity. The brake technologies play a significant role for the safety of the train operation as well as passengers on board. Unlike the traditional brake system, the advancement of new light weight and high reliability products are able to ensure quick and effective function of the braking system.
Market Drivers, Restraints, Trends, and Opportunities
- Increasing volume of goods and packages transporting through railways network has resulted in the rise number of train operations, which is anticipated to demand for effective braking system, thereby, fueling the market growth.
- Building new rail infrastructure and increasing investments to expand train connectivity are predicted to grow the market revenue.
- Compared to other transportations, railway is considered as safe, secure, and economically soothing mode of transportation, which is expected to drive the market growth.
- High cost of the braking system and natural calamities such as landslides are key restraining factors projected to hamper the market growth during the analysis period.
- Ongoing R&D activities in train braking system from key players are presenting numerous opportunities for the market expansion.
Scope of the Report
The report on the global high speed train braking systems market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been involved in this report.
Attributes | Details |
Report Title | High Speed Train Braking Systems Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year | 2020 |
Historic Data | 2018–2019 |
Forecast Period | 2021–2028 |
Segmentation | Types (Disc Brakes, Eddy Current Brakes, and Electric Brakes), Applications (Average Speed At Least 150km/H Train, Average Speed At Least 200km/H Train, and Average Speed At Least 250km/H Train) |
Regional Scope | Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage | Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Growth Factors, Competitive Landscape, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report | ATD, Becorit, Knorr-Bremse, Wabtec, and Westinghouse Electric Company |
Global High Speed Train Braking Systems Market Segment Insights
In terms of types, the market is divided into disc brakes, eddy current brakes, and electric brakes. The disc brakes segment is expected to constitute a major share during the forecast period due to its higher usage and effective functioning of brake system. The disc brakes are mainly used in subway trains. Moreover, the combination of the pad materials and brake disc can enhance properties such as maximum heat and wear resistance, due to which disc brakes are widely applied for higher braking performance. However, the electric brakes segment is estimated to hold a significant share of the market during the analysis period owing to cost-effective and effective result of brake operation.
Based on applications, the global high speed train braking systems market is segmented into average speed at least 150km/h train, average speed at least 200km/h train, and average speed at least 250km/h train. The average speed at least 150km/h train segment is anticipated to account for a major share during the forecast period due to rising number of the types of trains and significant use of the trains for commercial transport of goods. However, the average speed at least 250km/h train segment is estimated to hold a substantial share of the market during the analysis period owing to increasing government investment for faster trains to expand geographical connection to boost economic trade among neighboring countries especially in the developing regions.
In terms of regions, the market is generally classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. North America constituted a large market share in 2020 and is projected to hold a large share of the market during the forecast period owing to wide establishment of railway lines and increasing spending on modern equipment to upgrade the existing railway infrastructure. The presence of numerous global players in the region can be a key driving factor for the regional market growth. Meanwhile, the market of Asia Pacific is expected to expand at a robust CAGR in the coming years owing to growing number of train commuters and expansion of regional trade areas connected by railways network in the region.
Segments
The global high speed train braking systems market has been segmented on the basis of
Types
- Disc Brakes
- Eddy Current Brakes
- Electric Brakes
Applications
- Average Speed at Least 150km/h Train
- Average Speed at Least 200km/h Train
- Average Speed at Least 250km/h Train
Regions
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
Competitive Landscape
Major players competing in the global high speed train braking systems market include ATD, Becorit, Knorr-Bremse, Wabtec, and Westinghouse Electric Company. Some of these companies are involved in adopting numerous market strategies such as merger, acquisition, collaboration, partnership, product launch, R&D activities, and capacity expansion to increase market share and global presence.