Train Battery Market

Global Train Battery Market Size (2024 to 2032)

The global train battery market was valued at USD 0.52 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach a valuation of USD 0.55 billion in 2024 from USD 0.83 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.27% from 2024 to 2032

Train battery is implemented to offer power to the coaches when the train is at the ready position or is heading slowly. This involves a DC power, which is supplied to the coaches. Previously, power to trains was supplied through diesel engines but they weren't considered economical thanks to their high maintenance cost. However, they weren't considered to be good for the environment thanks to their harmful emissions. Moreover, their included use led to the necessity for the electrification of railways. The look for alternative fuels to scale back the import expenses of fossil fuels resulted in the adoption of train batteries and electrification in the railway system. Companies that produce batteries for trains build a good range of power supplies like a power supply for onboard computers, door control, lighting, ventilation, air-con, communications, braking, and engine starting. As an example, EnerSys manufactures batteries for the firm’s purposes and targets railways. The firms are combining their product offerings resulting in coach battery market growth.

The need for autonomous trains for freight passengers is projected to extend because the technology becomes commercially viable. Because the safety system in autonomous trains requires additional power, the demand for batteries is projected to extend during the outlook period. The train battery showcase is essentially determined by the expanding population, which has prompted interest in rail transport and railway electrification over the globe.

MARKET DRIVERS

Developing interest in trains with low support and developing charge of trains is boosting the development of the global train battery market. Autonomous trains are furnished with cutting-edge highlights including mechanized entryways, security frameworks, data frameworks, and effective lighting. These highlights require high-power prerequisites, which are fuelling interest in the development of the worldwide train battery business. Furthermore, these trains request steady power flexibly; in this way, the interest in the progressed and improved battery is developing. This interest in the train battery is boosting the development of the market. The demand for fast trains has increased throughout the planet. The advantages of a high-speed train network like a short time period, energy efficiency with fewer carbon emissions, and luxury and safety have attracted several countries and passengers.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

On the other hand, high infrastructure prices and government budget constraints have limited the employment of a fast train network in countries like Portugal and Mexico. In 2018, Portugal cancelled the fast train project due to the country’s inability to take a position and debt. Moreover, Mexico had also suspended a high-speed train project in the past. External factors like land acquisition, air, and sound pollution, and heating may further hinder the expansion of the high-speed train market. While developing countries like India, Turkey, etc., decide to modify the prevailing tracks, they're unable to take a position in new tracks and infrastructure because of the constraints in budget. The expenses related to the infrastructure are restricting the expansion of high-speed train networks in these countries.

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SEGMENT ANALYSIS

Global Train Battery Market Analysis By Battery Type

The lithium-ion battery is anticipated to develop as the rapid-increasing battery type, while the demand for a lead-acid accumulator is projected to stay stagnant during the forecast period.

Global Train Battery Market Analysis By Technology

The lithium-ion battery has the biggest share of the train battery market. Also, various countries like Russia, the UK, France, and Germany have started shifting toward lithium-ion batteries in various trains due to better density, efficiency, and longer life. As these batteries also are maintenance-free, operational costs are decreased. Most of the massive train networks around the world are projected to shift for these batteries during the outlook period. Regulatory bodies also are projected to play a serious role during this shift as they set the standards for the batteries that will be utilized in trains. As they provide tremendous advantages over other batteries, lithium-ion batteries are estimated to possess the biggest portion of the global train battery market throughout the projection period.

Global Train Battery Market Analysis By Application

Starter batteries in trains give the capacity to play out a few pre-start capacities, for example, controlling up hydraulic pumps, air blowers, and brake systems mandatory for smooth motor turnover with no harm to motor parts. The developing interest in trains in creating nations, for example, China and India augur well for the train battery market. China is wanting to have 45,000 km of rapid rail arranged by 2025. India is chipping away at different metros, monorails, and fast trains across numerous urban areas. The interest in trains is consequently anticipated to increase during the forecast period. This would build interest in starter batteries making them the quickest-developing fragment of the train battery industry by application.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

Asia Pacific is projected to be the most essential train battery market in 2018. Market growth in the region is often attributed to the massive population and extensive rail networks. Ongoing projects like the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet will aid the expansion of the train battery market within the region. The Train battery marketplace for bullet trains in the Asia Pacific region is predicted to rise at a CAGR of about 8.00% over the foreseen period. Indian Railways is also aiming to develop semi-luxury passenger trains, metros, and high-speed trains. Hence, a rise in the number of passenger trains in the Asia Pacific area will drive interest in train batteries in the future.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

CRRC Corporation Limited, Alstom, Siemens Mobility, Bombardier Transportation, General Electric, Hyundai Rotem, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Trinity Rail Group, Stadler Rail AG. These are the market players that are dominating the global train battery market.

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE GLOBAL TRAIN BATTERY MARKET 

• Alstom reported its first agreement for battery-electric territorial trains in Germany for the Leipzig-Chemnitz course, which needs the train to travel 80 km (50 miles) of the non-electrified track.
• The Danish Ministry of Transport and Housing has reported that it'll start preliminaries of battery-fueled trains on two railroad lines in Denmark one year from now. Battery trains are as of now being tried in Austria and Germany.
• 'Battery trains – a decent option in contrast to diesel trains or electrification of railroad lines

DETAILED SEGMENTATION OF THE GLOBAL TRAIN BATTERY MARKET INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT

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

By Locomotive Type

• Diesel Locomotive
• Metros
• Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU)
• Light Rail/Trams/MonoRail
• Electric Locomotive
• Bullet Train
• Electric Multiple Unit (EMU)
• Passenger Coach
• Freight Wagon

By Battery Type

• Lead-Acid
• Nickel-Cadmium
• Lithium-Ion

By Technology

• Sinter PNE NiCd
• Pocket Plate NiCd
• Fibre PNE NiCd
• Gel Tubular Lead Acid
• VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid)
• Conventional Lead Acid
• Lithium-Ion

By Application

• Starter Battery
• Auxiliary Function Battery

By Region

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