Hybrid Train Market

Global Hybrid Train Market Size

The global hybrid train market was valued at USD 21.19 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach a valuation of USD 22.55 billion in 2025, from USD 37.10 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.42% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2033.

A hybrid train employs an onboard rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) that is located at the centre of the source providing force and the electric arrangement of the train that is interconnected to the wheels, for example, the traction transmission framework. The train is furnished with a motor that is controlled by battery-assisted diesel-electric machines. Governments around the globe are making speculations to improve and build their railway infrastructure. This expanding venture will clear a path for opportunities for the market players who are working in the global hybrid train market. They are environmentally friendly, emission-free, dependable, and compelling trains that are considered fit for the feasible improvement of the globe.

All-inclusive, there's a trend toward greener types of transport upheld by new government guidelines; the green transportation trend is infiltrating the entire transportation mode, for example, air transportation, ships, trains, automobiles, and trucks. These variables are likely to drive the global hybrid train market over the forecast time frame.

MARKET DRIVERS

Hybrid trains are helpful because of the decrease in NOx emissions, noise level, and fuel utilization. Because of these favourable circumstances, the worldwide hybrid train market is likely to develop in the coming years. Developing interest in public travel, so as to decrease traffic clogs alongside energy-efficient vehicles, is the main consideration impacting the worldwide hybrid train market emphatically. Besides, suburbanites' interest in public transportation is an increasingly dependable and environmentally friendly alternative. Likewise, hybrid train innovation is a profoundly practical substitute for public transportation.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

Nonetheless, high support and overhaul expenses can be an obstacle to the development of the market. Regardless of these limiting components, hybrid trains are more eco-accommodating, depending on which the interest in hybrid trains is likely to intensify over the examination period

Impact of COVID-19 on the Hybrid Train Market

The global pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus comes at a time when the automotive industry was hoping for recovery. While the GDP growth forecasts were north of 5.5%, COVID-19 may result in a negative impact of 1-2% on the expected growth rates. The absolute magnitude of the impact depends on the duration of the ongoing lockdown and the impact caused by this pandemic. COVID-19 will impact all stakeholders in the value chain who will experience both short and medium-term impacts. This could range from a shortage of raw material, shifting of production to other countries, liquidity crunch to delays in availability of models, deferred launches, and shrinkage in consumer demand. The impact of COVID-19 on the economy & automotive industry could vary depending on the intensity, duration, and spread of the outbreak.

REPORT COVERAGE

SEGMENT ANALYSIS

By Application Insights

The passenger sector is expected to be the biggest market in 2019. The hybrid train offers a financially savvy and productive transportation for travellers, just as for cargo. A few urban communities are executing new rail infrastructure projects to reduce traffic congestion and provide reasonable methods for transportation options at an intercity as well as intra-city level. Expanding urbanization and developing interest in expanded availability, solace, unwavering quality, and security will support the interest for the passenger segment in this market. Trains represent 8% of the world's mechanized passenger transport and 7% of freight transport, yet utilize only 2% of the world's vehicle energy demand.

By Propulsion Insights

Electrodiesel is a train propulsion type utilized in hybrid trains. It comprises a mix of diesel motor power and electric force. This sort of impetus is more productive than diesel propulsion. Likewise, diesel-electric propulsion is 40% less polluting than the traditional ones. The makers have perceived the interest in progressively proficient propulsion in trains.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

The North American market is increasingly disposed towards freight transportation. The general railway industry in the nation is affected by advancements, the improvement of high-performance, and energy-efficient trains. The market in Europe is anticipated to encounter consistent development attributable to the overall developed foundation for passenger travel. In Europe, Germany, which is one of the world's car pioneers, is the biggest market. Further, the growing woconcernsaboutcarbon disemissionscause of customary railroads and the improved efficiency of conventional railways have supported the development of the market in the area. Asia Pacific has a prominent share in the worldwide hybrid train market. Factors, for example, rising interest in energy-efficient technologies that utilize alternative fuel and expanding interest in eco-friendly technologies to decrease pollution, are boosting the development of the market. Further, China's quickly developing economy is boosting the extension of the hybrid train system to improve the general vehicle frameworks in the locale and make it all the more eco-friendly.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

Bombardier, CRRC, Alstom, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Siemens, General Electric, Hyundai Rotem Company, Hitachi Ltd., Toshiba Corporation. These are the market players that are dominating the global hybrid train market.

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE MARKET

• Emission-free, vitality-effective and low-clamor, the new battery-operated train from Bombardier Transportation, presented to the general population for the first time today, scores with these highlights. The BOMBARDIER TALENT 3 electro-hybrid train was the prominent aspect of the press occasion situated at the Hennigsdorf site of the company.
• Canadian rolling stock and Airplane producer Bombardier Inc., and French rolling stock manufacturer Alstom SA are investigating the merger of their rail specialty units.
• DESPITE noteworthy disturbance to logistics brought about by the coronavirus episode in China, the third of four 750kW diesel-battery hybrid trains manufactured by CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive for German Rail (DB) showed up in Germany.
• CRRC, the Chinese state organization that is the world's biggest train manufacturer, is set to increase its key foothold in Europe by procuring its first train production line on the continent through an arrangement with German producer Vossloh.
• Alstom and Eversholt Rail have disclosed the plan for another hydrogen train for the UK market. The train, codenamed 'Breeze', will be a transformation of existing Class 321 trains, reengineering a portion of the UK's most dependable rolling stock, to make a perfect train for the advanced age. These trains could stumble into the UK as right on time as 2022, emitting just water and no harmful emissions by then.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

This research report on the global hybrid train market is segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories.

By Application

• Freight
• Passenger

By Propulsion

• Battery Operated
• CNG
• Electro Diesel
• LNG
• Hydrogen
• Solar Powered

By Operating Speed

• Below 100 KM/H
• 100-200 KM/H
• Above 200 KM/H

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa