With the MultiClient Study "High-Speed Rail Transport – Global Market Trends", SCI Verkehr provides a comprehensive overview of the global market for high-speed rail vehicles and their infrastructure. The study analyses infrastructure developments, vehicle fleets and strategies, operator structures, technological developments, and manufacturer activities.

The global high-speed rail (HSR) market is experiencing significant growth, with the network length expanding annually over the next decade. Asian and European markets remain dominant, but emerging markets such as the USA, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia are increasingly contributing to market growth. Europe is also advancing with projects in Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom (HS2), and significant tunnel construction relevant to high-speed transport. Concurrently, the global OEM and after-sales market volume is increasing. The consistent growth in the after-sales segment is driven by expanding vehicle fleets and the necessity to establish maintenance, modernisation, and fleet management infrastructures, particularly in established markets. Despite existing challenges, the HSR market continues to represent an attractive growth segment.

Based on current developments, this MultiClient study provides analysis and an informed assessment of the market for high-speed trains and network expansion.

Specifically, this market study on high-speed rail includes:

• Market Development & Trends – Qualitative evaluation of key market themes, including technological advancements (e.g., speed capabilities), competition with air transport, and expansion into new regions.
• Regional Market Analyses – Detailed examination of global HSR markets with country-specific analyses of network length, fleet sizes, and average vehicle age in 2024.
• Infrastructure & Network Forecasts – Comprehensive overview of existing HSR networks with maps and forecasts for network development up to 2035, categorised by operational speed capabilities.
• Fleet Analysis – Detailed presentation of the global high-speed train fleet, including age, quantities, performance, and technical features of leading vehicle models.
• Investment and Market Potential – Evaluation of market volume for vehicle procurement and modernisation, including analysis of key ongoing and planned procurement projects.
• Competitive Analysis – Market shares of leading manufacturers and forecasts of future market dynamics.
• Traffic Performance & Demand Forecast – Assessment of future transport performance in the largest HSR markets.

This study offers market participants from industry, transport, finance, and politics detailed insights and strategic perspectives into a dynamically evolving global market. The complete study is now available and aimed at manufacturers, operators, suppliers, leasing companies, investors, institutions, and consulting companies active in or considering entering the high-speed rail segment.