Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing in the US

Locomotive still in motion

The extent of international trade is primarily a result of the highly global nature of this industry. Alternative transportation also provides downstream industry competition for this mature bunch, highlighting near saturation levels. Relatively concentrated, the freight segment is much more volatile than its passenger moving counterpart. Needless to say, new entrants are not in a queue, as regulations along with essential capital make this one laborious track.

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) manufacturing and/or rebuilding locomotives, locomotives frames and parts; (2) manufacturing railroad, street, and rapid transit cars and car equipment for operation on rails for freight and passenger service; and (3) manufacturing rail layers, ballast distributors, rail tamping equipment and other railway track maintenance equipment. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.