Dublin, April 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Rail Transport Global Market Opportunities and Strategies to 2030: COVID-19 Growth and Change" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global rail transport market as it emerges from the COVID-19 shut down.

The global rail transport market reached a value of nearly $468.6 billion in 2020, having increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.5% since 2015. The market is expected to grow from $468.6 billion in 2020 to $ 658.4 billion in 2025 at a rate of 7.0%. The market is then expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2025 and reach $ 845.7 billion in 2030.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for the rail transport market? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The global rail transport market opportunities and strategies to 2030 report answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers the following chapters

This report describes and explains the global rail transport market and covers 2015 to 2020, termed the historic period, and 2020 to 2025 termed the forecast period, along with further forecasts for the period 2025-2030. The report evaluates the market across each region and for the major economies within each region.

Growth in the historic period resulted from strong economic growth in emerging markets, rise in e-commerce, change in taxation rules, and rise in mining activity. The market was restrained by political uncertainties and change in customer preference. Going forward high-speed trains, technological advances, and emphasis on cutting carbon emission will drive the growth. Factors that could hinder the growth of the rail transport market in the future include shortage of drivers and operators, stringent government regulations, growing ease and popularity of ride hailing apps and increased car rental opportunities.

The COVID-19 outbreak had a significant impact on the rail transport as governments globally imposed lockdowns and suspended domestic and international transportation services to contain the virus. The number of rail passengers during the pandemic has decreased significantly as the individuals were restricted to travel to avoid the spread of COVID-19. For instance, there has been a decrease in ridership in Sweden with 60% in Stockholm and 40% in Vastra Gotaland.

The top opportunities in the rail transport market segmented by type will arise in the rail freight segment, which will gain $103.6 billion of global annual sales by 2025. The top opportunities in segment by distance will arise in the long-distance segment, which will gain $148.9 billion of global annual sales by 2025. The rail transport market size will gain the most in the USA at $24.2 billion.

Market-trend-based strategies for the rail transport market include adopting head on generation (HOG) technology should to reduce their carbon footprints, increase profitability of operations, and reduce operating costs and other fuel related expenses, harness digitalization to improve passengers experience and reduce costs, invest in connected mobility to enable drivers and their passengers to experience a much smoother trip and exploit obstacle detection assistance system to enhance passenger's safety and to reduce accidents.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Rail Transport Market Executive Summary

2. Table of Contents

3. List of Figures

4. List of Tables

5. Report Structure

6. Introduction
6.1. Segmentation By Geography
6.2. Segmentation By Type
6.3. Segmentation By Distance

7. Rail Transport Market Characteristics
7.1. Market Definition
7.2. Market Segmentation By Type Of Service
7.2.1. Passenger Rail Transportation
7.2.2. Rail Freight Transportation
7.3. Market Segment By Distance
7.3.1. Long-Distance Rail Transport
7.3.2. Short-Distance Rail Transport

8. Rail Transport Market, Supply Chain Analysis

9. Rail Transport Market, Product/Service Analysis -Product/Service Examples

10. Rail Transport Market Customer Information
10.1. Increased Level Of Passenger Satisfaction
10.2. Generation Z Prefer Sustainable Rail Transport
10.3. Continuation Of Infrastructure Projects As The Top Support Priority Amidst COVID-19
10.4. An Expected Increase In Passengers Using Public Transport Post-COVID-19
10.5. Usage Of Public Transport Post Pandemic In Britain

11. Rail Transport Market Trends And Strategies
11.1. Head on Generation (HOG) To Increase Capacity In Passenger Trains
11.2. Increased Focus on Digitalization
11.3. Connected Mobility
11.4. Obstacle Detection Assistance System

12. Impact Of COVID-19 On The Rail Transport Market
12.1. Impact On Use Of Rail Transport
12.2. Impact On Cargo
12.3. Regulatory Changes
12.4. Post COVID-19 Recovery

13. Global Rail Transport Market Size And Growth
13.1. Market Size
13.2. Historic Market Growth, 2015 - 2020, Value ($ Billion)
13.3. Forecast Market Growth, 2020 - 2025, 2030F, Value ($ Billion)

14. Rail Transport Market, Regional Analysis
14.1. Global Rail Transport Market, By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2015 - 2020, 2025F, 2030F, Value ($ Billion)
14.2. Global Rail Transport Market, 2015 - 2025, Historic And Forecast, By Region
14.3. Global Rail Transport Market, 2020 - 2025, Growth And Market Share Comparison, By Region

15. Global Rail Transport Market Segmentation
15.1. Global Rail Transport Market, Segmentation By Type
15.2. Global Rail Transport Market, Segmentation By Distance

16. Rail Transport Market Segments
16.1. Global Passenger Rail Transport Market, Segmentation By Type
16.2. Global Rail Freight Market, Segmentation By Type

17. Global Rail Transport Market Comparison with Macro Economic Factors
17.1. Rail Transport Market Size, Percentage Of GDP, Global
17.2. Per Capita Average Rail Transport Market Expenditure, Global

18. Asia-Pacific Rail Transport Market

19. Western Europe Rail Transport Market

20. Eastern Europe Rail Transport Market

21. North America Rail Transport Market

22. South America Rail Transport Market

23. Middle East Rail Transport Market

24. Africa Rail Transport Market

25. Global Rail Transport Market Competitive Landscape
25.1. Company Profiles
25.2. Deutsche Bahn
25.2.1. Company Overview
25.2.2. Products And Services
25.2.3. Business Strategy
25.2.4. Financial Overview
25.3. BNSF Railway
25.4. JSC Russian Railways
25.5. Indian Railways
25.6. SNCF

26. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Rail Transport Market
26.1. Geodis Acquired PEKAES Group
26.2. Palmira Capital Partners Acquired DB Schenker
26.3. Alstom Finalizes Bombardier Acquisition
26.4. Ancala Partners Acquires Hector Rail
26.5. CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Acquired Vossloh
26.6. Cosco Acquires Major Stake in Greek Intermodal Firm Piraeus Europe Asia Rail Logistics (PEARL)
26.7. DSV Acquires Panalpina

27. Market Background: Transport Services Market

28. Rail Transport Market Opportunities And Strategies

29. Rail Transport Market Conclusions And Recommendations

30. Appendix

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