Connector Industry Reports

The World Rail Market for Connectors


Report Number: M-2810-11
Price: $5135.00
Publication Date: November 2011



This Bishop and Associates fourteen chapter research report provides a comprehensive analysis of the worldwide connector market for rail.

This report furnishes detailed statistics on 4 key segments of the rail industry:

  • Rolling stock
  • Rail control
  • Aftermarket
  • Infrastructure

In addition, detailed information covering rail road and key technology trends, as well as application information is provided.

Chapter 1 Objectives, Scope, and Methodology

Chapter 2 Executive Summary

Chapter 3 The Rail Industry

  • Industry Overview
  • Geographic Forecasts
  • Trends through 2015
  • Regional Profiles
  • North America
  • Manufacturing Deployment
  • Market Forecast
  • Europe
  • Manufacturing Deployment
  • Market Forecast
  • Russia
  • Manufacturing Locations
  • Japan
  • Overview/Exports/Shinkansen
  • Manufacturing Deployment
  • Market Forecast
  • China
  • Manufacturing Deployment
  • Market Forecast
  • India
  • Manufacturing Locations
  • Asia-Pacific Forecast, Trends, Summary
  • Rest of World (ROW) Forecast and Trends

Chapter 4 Locomotion

  • Overview
  • Technologies
  • Traction
  • Types
  • Cab Cross Section
  • Applications
  • Summary of Cab Interfaces
  • Locotrol/VHLC/Safety System
  • Mitrac Module
  • Event Data Recorder/Video Recorder System
  • Summary

Chapter 5 Rail Automation/Signaling

  • Overview
  • ETMS/ERTMS (US, Europe, & Beyond)
  • Positive Train Control (U.S.)
  • On-Board Systems
  • Trackside and Track Circuits
  • Communication
  • Control Center
  • Passenger Info & Entertainment
  • Summary

Chapter 6 Cars/Wagons

  • Overview
  • Passenger Coach
  • Freight Cars
  • End of Train Device

Chapter 7 After Market

  • Operating Rail Companies
  • U.S. and North America
  • Mass Transit
  • Commuter Rail
  • Heavy Rail (Subway and Elevated)
  • Light Rail (Street Level/Trolley/Tram)

Chapter 8 Technology

  • High Speed Rail
  • Overview/Definitions/Impact
  • Global Deployment
  • U.S.
  • Maglev
  • Japan

Chapter 9 Connector Industry Participation

  • Connector Company Matrix
  • Rail Industry Connector Examples
  • Application Specific Connectors
  • Circular
  • Rectangular
  • RF
  • Terminal Blocks
  • PCB
  • Heavy Duty

Chapter 10 Connector Forecasts

  • Total Accessible Market (TAM)
  • Connector TAM by Region and Segment
  • Global Rail Connector Forecast by Segment
  • Connector Forecast by Type
  • Connector Forecast by Rank and Type
  • North America Connector Forecast by Rail Segment
  • North America Key Market OEMs
  • North America Connector Forecast by Type
  • North America Application Specific Connector Example
  • Europe Connector Forecast by Rail Segment
  • Europe Key Market OEMs
  • Europe Connector Forecast by Type
  • Europe Application Specific Connector Examples
  • Japan Connector Forecast by Rail Segment
  • Japan Key Market OEMs - Connector Example
  • Japan Connector Forecast by Type
  • China Connector Forecast by Rail Segment
  • China Key Market OEMs
  • China Forecast by Connector Type
  • Asia Pacific Connector Forecast by Segment
  • Asia Pacific Key Market OEMs
  • Asia Pacific Forecast by Connector Type
  • ROW Connector Forecast by Segment
  • ROW Connector Forecast by Type

Chapter 11 Rail Industry Conclusions

Chapter 12 Addendum

  • Rail Industry Data Snapshot
  • Global Connector Forecast Snapshot
  • Connector Forecast Snapshot by Region
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Japan
  • China
  • Asia – Pacific
  • ROW

Chapter 13 Addendum (2)

  • OEM Profiles
  • FAQ
  • Commuter Rail Facts
  • North American Commuter Rail Operators
  • North American Commuter Rail Projects
  • North American – Siemens Projects

Chapter 14 Glossary

This Bishop and Associates fourteen chapter research report provides a comprehensive analysis of the worldwide connector market for rail.

This report furnishes detailed statistics on 4 key segments of the rail industry:

  • rolling stock
  • rail control
  • aftermarket and
  • infrastructure

In addition, detailed information covering rail road and key technology trends, as well as application information is provided.

In 2010, nearly $100 billion (USD) were spent and or invested in the global rail industry. Characterized by a manufacture locally – compete globally environment, ten globally positioned Companies, across the 4 key segments drive/influence the greatest application of technology for the entire rail industry. With 85% of the market represented by 5 countries/regions, the rail industry is anticipated to demonstrate steady growth with less volatility in connector demand than other markets.

The following table shows industry total available market by region and segment for the worldwide rail industry.

Industry Total Available Market By Region and Segment 3-Year Rolling Average

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