Based on Technavio's market sizing methodology, the bullet train and high-speed rail market size is predicted to surge to 1106.31 actual units from 2021 to 2026 at a CAGR of 5.26%.
This report further entails bullet train and high-speed rail market segmentation, including:
- Application - Passenger and freight
- Geography - APAC, Europe, North America, South America, and Middle East and Africa
What will the Bullet Train and High-Speed Rail Market Size be During the Forecast Period?

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This bullet train and high-speed rail market research report provide valuable insights on the post COVID-19 impact on the market, which will help companies evaluate their business approaches. The bullet train and high-speed rail market report also offers information on several market vendors, including ABB Ltd., ALSTOM SA, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles SA, CRRC Corp. Ltd., Fuji Electric Co. Ltd., General Electric Co., Hitachi Ltd., Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Larsen and Toubro Ltd., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Siemens AG, Strukton Groep NV, Talgo SA, and Toshiba Corp. among others.
Bullet Train and High-Speed Rail Market: Key Drivers, Trends, and Challenges
The low cost of high-speed rail freight and sustainable mode of transport is notably driving the bullet train and high-speed rail market growth, although factors such as low market penetration in the US may impede market growth. Our research analysts have studied the historical data and deduced the key market drivers and the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the bullet train and high-speed rail industry. The holistic analysis of the drivers will help in deducing end goals and refining marketing strategies to gain a competitive edge.
Key Bullet Train and High-Speed Rail Market Driver
- The low cost of high-speed rail freight and sustainable mode of transport is one of the key drivers supporting the bullet train and high-speed rail market growth.
- The cost of transporting goods to far-off places through rail freight is lesser than road and airfreight. However, one of the major factors increasing overall airfreight costs is the rise in fuel prices.
- As fuel price increases, airfreight operators typically pass on the rise in cost to their customers through the addition of fuel surcharges, and this can increase prices.
- The road freight charges are increasing in APAC due to the rise in fuel prices in the region.
- The high-speed rail freight is the most sustainable mode of transport, as it contributes minimum to the global GHG emission by various modes of transport, excluding cycles.
Thus, the relatively low price of rail freight compared with other modes of transport can positively impact the growth of the bullet train and high-speed rail market during the forecast period.
Key Bullet Train and High-Speed Rail Market Trend
- The emergence of digitalization and connected rail in bullet train and high-speed rails is one of the key bullet train and high-speed rail market trends fueling the market growth.
- Connected rail will benefit from the development of IoT networks as most end customers would prefer to be connected with their smartphones and other digital infrastructure.
- IoT allows the use of AI in a connected rail to read information stored in the cloud and alter drive patterns accordingly.
- The system also helps in reducing train collisions and the risk of accidents when vehicles communicate with each other about factors such as speed and braking distance.
Hence, the increasing use of AI and IoT in connected trains will boost the adoption of connected rail solutions in bullet trains and high-speed railway networks in the near future.
Key Bullet Train and High-Speed Rail Market Challenge
- Low market penetration in the US is one of the challenges hindering the bullet train and high-speed rail market growth.
- As the cost of building a high-speed railway network is higher than that of a traditional railway network, bullet trains and high-speed rails may not be economical for less densely populated countries such as the US and Canada.
- The large dependency of US citizens on private transport and commercial vehicles limits the application of a high-speed railway network.
- Most of the long-distance railway networks in the US are owned by freight companies. Therefore, passenger train service providers also focus on only freight trains.
Such factors will restrict the adoption of bullet trains and high-speed rails in the US, which, in turn, will negatively impact the growth of the market during the forecast period.
This bullet train and high-speed rail market analysis report also provides detailed information on other upcoming trends and challenges that will have a far-reaching effect on the market growth. The actionable insights on the trends and challenges will help companies evaluate and develop growth strategies for 2022-2026.
Parent Market Analysis
Technavio categorizes the global bullet train and high-speed rail market as a part of the global railroads market within the global transportation market. Our research report has extensively covered external factors influencing the parent market growth potential in the coming years, which will determine the levels of growth of the bullet train and high-speed rail market during the forecast period.
Who are the Major Bullet Train and High-Speed Rail Market Vendors?
The report analyzes the market's competitive landscape and offers information on several market vendors, including:
- ABB Ltd.
- ALSTOM SA
- Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles SA
- CRRC Corp. Ltd.
- Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.
- General Electric Co.
- Hitachi Ltd.
- Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.
- Larsen and Toubro Ltd.
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
- Siemens AG
- Strukton Groep NV
- Talgo SA
- Toshiba Corp.
This statistical study of the bullet train and high-speed rail market encompasses successful business strategies deployed by the key vendors. The bullet train and high-speed rail market is fragmented and the vendors are deploying organic and inorganic growth strategies to compete in the market.
Product Insights and News
- Global.abb - The company offers complete traction systems for high-speed trains including traction converters, traction motors, as well as auxiliary converters.
- Alstom.com - The company offers rolling stock solutions such as emissions-free propulsion systems such as batteries and hydrogen.
- Caf.net - The company offers high-speed rail such as 120 and 121 series for RENFE, and 12 units for Turkish railways.
To make the most of the opportunities and recover from post COVID-19 impact, market vendors should focus more on the growth prospects in the fast-growing segments, while maintaining their positions in the slow-growing segments.
The bullet train and high-speed rail market forecast report offers in-depth insights into key vendor profiles. The profiles include information on the production, sustainability, and prospects of the leading companies.
Bullet Train and High-Speed Rail Market Value Chain Analysis
Our report provides extensive information on the value chain analysis for the bullet train and high-speed rail market, which vendors can leverage to gain a competitive advantage during the forecast period. The end-to-end understanding of the value chain is essential in profit margin optimization and evaluation of business strategies. The data available in our value chain analysis segment can help vendors drive costs and enhance customer services during the forecast period.
Which are the Key Regions for Bullet Train and High-Speed Rail Market?

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64% of the market's growth will originate from APAC during the forecast period. China and Japan are the key markets for bullet train and high-speed rails in APAC. Market growth in this region will be faster than the growth of the market in other regions.
The countries such as China, Japan, India, and South Korea have been investing heavily in high-speed rail transport systems to cope with rising road traffic congestion and improve the transportation facilities, which will facilitate the bullet train and high-speed rail market growth in APAC over the forecast period. This market research report entails detailed information on the competitive intelligence, marketing gaps, and regional opportunities in store for vendors, which will assist in creating efficient business plans.
COVID Impact and Recovery Analysis
In 2020, the outbreak of COVID-19 adversely impacted the growth of the regional market. However, the initiation of COVID-19 vaccination drives and the rising awareness among people regarding the measures to contain the spread of the disease led to the resumption of end-user activities in 2021. This has resulted in rapid investment in high-speed bullet train projects in APAC. Thus, such factors will drive the growth of the regional bullet train and high-speed rail market during the forecast period.
What are the Revenue-generating Application Segments in the Bullet Train and High-Speed Rail Market?

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The bullet train and high-speed rail market share growth by the passenger segment will be significant during the forecast period. High-speed passenger trains and the growing tourism industry are anticipated to be the key factors for the growth of the passenger segment in the near future. Moreover, growing concern from governments across the globe regarding climate change is expected to drive the demand for bullet trains and high-speed rails and thereby driving the market growth.
This report provides an accurate prediction of the contribution of all the segments to the growth of the bullet train and high-speed rail market size and actionable market insights on post COVID-19 impact on each segment.
Bullet Train and High-Speed Rail Market Scope
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Report Coverage
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Details
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Page number
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120
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Base year
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2021
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Forecast period
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2022-2026
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Growth momentum & CAGR
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Accelerate at a CAGR of 5.26%
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Market growth 2022-2026
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1106.31 actual units
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Market structure
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Fragmented
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YoY growth (%)
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4.85
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Regional analysis
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APAC, Europe, North America, South America, and Middle East and Africa
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Performing market contribution
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APAC at 64%
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Key consumer countries
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Canada, China, Japan, Spain, and Germany
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Competitive landscape
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Leading companies, Competitive strategies, Consumer engagement scope
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Key companies profiled
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ABB Ltd., ALSTOM SA, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles SA, CRRC Corp. Ltd., Fuji Electric Co. Ltd., General Electric Co., Hitachi Ltd., Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Larsen and Toubro Ltd., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Siemens AG, Strukton Groep NV, Talgo SA, and Toshiba Corp.
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Market dynamics
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Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID 19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for forecast period
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Customization purview
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What are the Key Data Covered in this Bullet Train and High-Speed Rail Market Report?
- CAGR of the market during the forecast period 2022-2026
- Detailed information on factors that will drive bullet train and high-speed rail market growth during the next five years
- Precise estimation of the bullet train and high-speed rail market size and its contribution to the parent market
- Accurate predictions on upcoming trends and changes in consumer behavior
- The growth of the bullet train and high-speed rail industry across APAC, Europe, North America, South America, and Middle East and Africa
- A thorough analysis of the market's competitive landscape and detailed information on vendors
- Comprehensive details of factors that will challenge the growth of bullet train and high-speed rail market vendors
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