Global Locomotive Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030

The global locomotive market size was estimated at USD 23,895.9 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 40,696.8 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.7% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$23,895.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$40,696.8
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
9.7%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global locomotive market highlights

  • The global locomotive market generated a revenue of USD 23,895.9 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 40,696.8 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 9.7% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, electric accounted for a revenue of USD 12,533.6 million in 2024.
  • Electric is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, Indonesia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 23,895.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 40,696.8 million
Growth rate9.7% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentElectric
Fastest growing segmentElectric
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationDiesel, Electric

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 34.0% of the global locomotive market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Indonesia is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 445.7 million by 2030.

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Locomotive Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
AEG Power Solutions View profile 1001-5000 Markham, Ontario, Canada, North America http://www.aegps.com
Bharat Heavy Electricals View profile 10001+ New Delhi, Delhi, India, Asia http://www.bhel.com
CRRC Corp Ltd ADR View profile 154292 No. 16-5, Central West Fourth Ring Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China, People's Republic of, 100036 https://www.crrcgc.cc
Wabtec View profile 10001+ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, North America https://www.wabteccorp.com/
Alstom SA View profile 84748 48, Rue Albert Dhalenne, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, Paris, France, 93400 https://www.alstom.com
Toshiba Corporation View profile 10001+ Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, Asia http://www.toshiba.com/tai/
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd View profile 86331 2-3 Marunouchi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 100-8332 https://www.mhi.com
Siemens AG View profile 321000 Werner-von-Siemens-Strabe 1, Munich, BY, Germany, 80333 https://www.siemens.com
Hitachi Ltd View profile 322525 6-6, Marunouchi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 100-8280 http://www.hitachi.com

Global locomotive market outlook

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Electric was the largest segment with a revenue share of 52.45% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global locomotive market based on diesel, electric covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Locomotive Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Diesel
    • Electric
    • Others
  • Global Locomotive Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • IGBT Module
    • SiC Power Module
    • GTO Thyristor
  • Global Locomotive Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Rectifier
    • Inverter
    • Traction Motor
    • Others (Braking Sysytems, Control Systems, and Circuit Breakers)
    • Alternator
    • Auxillary Power Unit (APU)
  • Global Locomotive End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Switcher
    • Frieght
    • Passengers

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