Train
control & management system or TCMS is a train-borne
distributed controls system, which typically provides data
communication interfaces to other train-borne systems and
telecommunication to supporting systems that operate remotely on the
wayside. This system is commonly referred to as the ‘brain of the
train’, owing to its central function in monitoring the distinct
systems and coordinating the control. One of the primary functions of
TCMS is that it delivers integrated prognostic and diagnostic
capabilities on the train, and offers visualization of the system
performance, the problematic areas, and with the suggested corrective
actions for assisting the maintenance personnel and the driver. TCMS
can easily integrate with any third-party subsystem since its design
is modular and it makes use of internationally standardized
interfaces. Condition-based monitoring reduces unnecessary scheduled
spares and maintenance consumption and the prognostic analysis of
historical and current data offered by TCMS to other wayside systems
helps to predict the future system failure, thereby allowing for
planned corrective actions without any service interruption.
Growth of the train
control & management systems market can be primarily attributed
to the growing trend of high-speed trains and automated metros,
stringent norms regarding diesel emissions worldwide, and speedy
urbanization. Further, the increasing inclination toward safe,
comfortable, and speedy transportation is boosting the growth of the
global TCMS market. Developed countries of Europe viz. Germany,
Spain, Denmark, Italy, and France are increasingly investing in
modernization of rail infrastructure. Planned investments in these
countries are likely to boost the railway transportation industry in
Europe. This, in turn, is expected to drive the train control &
management systems market. Additionally, increasing demand for train
control & management systems in emerging economies is offering a
lucrative opportunity to the global market. However, lack of
interoperability coupled with high cost of maintenance and
infrastructure associated with these systems hinders the growth of
the global market.
On the basis of
train types, the global train control & management systems market
can be segmented into metros & high-speed trains, electric
multiple units, and diesel multiple units. The metros &
high-speed trains segment is estimated to witness steady growth
during the forecast period, due to growing public investments in
planned, speedy transit projects and rail infrastructure, mostly in
emerging economies of Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Based on
components, the market can be divided into computer control units,
modular input/output devices, mobile communication gateways, and
human–machine interfaces. On the basis of train control solutions,
the global train control & management systems market can be
segregated into positive train control, integrated train control, and
communication-based train control.
Existing train
control systems are being speedily replaced by communication-based
train control systems, since these systems help reduce maintenance
cost and enhance interoperability. Thus, this segment is anticipated
to experience significant growth from 2016 to 2024. Additionally, the
market can be geographically classified into North America, Europe,
Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa. Developed
regions are persistently upgrading their infrastructure for
accommodating the trains equipped with train control solutions and
advanced transit systems. Further, developing economies such as India
and China are advancing their railway infrastructure for mass transit
and this is expected to positively influence the TCMS market in Asia
Pacific. North America is estimated to record high growth rate during
the forecast period, owing to rising investments in technology
upgrade and speedy transit solutions in the region.
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Major players
operating in the global train control & management systems market
include Bombardier Inc., Alstom SA, Siemens AG, Toshiba Corporation,
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Hitachi Ltd., Knorr-Bremse AG, Eke
Group, Strukton Rail, and CAF.
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