Transportation and Logistics

With a strong resurgence in traffic volumes and shifting customer demands, rail is becoming the favoured choice as cities across the globe seek the most economical and fuel-efficient modes of travel. Western Europe is the largest market, and Germany is expected to require a vast number of regional and commuter transport vehicles in the next 10 ye...

Bearings are crucial for smooth operations of railway vehicles and for the safety of commodities and people being transported. Lowering noise levels and vibrations, high load carrying capacities, and long life are the expectations of bearings in rail. Rail axle bearings are mounted to the wheel axle journal and are a link between the wheel and fram...

This research service covers all types of urban rail transit vehicles and rolling stock around the world. The vehicles are listed by region, sub-region, country, city, transit agency, transit classification (Metro, light rail, automated people mover, monorail, streetcar, heritage streetcar, automated guideways), number of lines, length of lines, nu...

This study analyzes the nature and the development of various business models and solutions launched by rail manufacturers, operators, and other service providers that are disrupting the rail market. It contains profiles of key participants and case studies of evolving business models in the market. The study also examines factors that will acceler...

The strategic insight provides an outlook of growth opportunities in the Eastern European rail market, primarily covering Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, and Ukraine. Secondary and primary research was conducted, including interviews with suppliers, regulation authorities, and distributors. The study discusses key trends, market drive...

This research service analyses the global high-speed rail market, examining drivers and restraints for growth, pricing, distribution, technology, legislation, demand and geographical trends. Market growth for regional and market segments have been estimated based on these factors. In addition, an in-depth analysis of the competitive situation inclu...

Green technologies in rolling stock are focused on need to minimizing the use of fossil fuels, Need to reducing noise and other emissions and effort to Maximize fuel efficiency. There are new green practices by the railway companies and operator to preserve natural resources using latest innovation in technology to make the urban rail and freight r...

The rail industry in Asia is being viewed globally as a multi-million dollar industry with tremendous untapped potential. It is expected to be one of the high growth and high potential markets in the world. During 2006-2007, the Asia Pacific rail market accounted for US $ 38.8 billion accounting for 23.9 percent of the world rail market. The Asia...

The European Light Rail and Underground market comprises of a highly integrated industry participants of Original Equipment (OE) manufacturers, suppliers and vendors catering to the needs of the supply and demand of rail operators across different regions.