Global Urban Rail Transit Gearbox Market Growth 2025-2031

The global Urban Rail Transit Gearbox market size is predicted to grow from US$ 303 million in 2025 to US$ 405 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2025 to 2031.

The urban rail transit gearbox is a transmission device used in urban rail transit systems, mainly responsible for transmitting the power generated by the motor to the wheels, ensuring the smooth operation and efficient traction of the train. The gearbox converts different speeds and torque through a gear system, adjusting the power output to meet the operational requirements of rail transit. It plays a key role in improving power efficiency, reducing noise and vibration, and extending the service life. The design of urban rail transit gearboxes typically takes into account high load, high reliability, and low maintenance costs, and they are widely used in subways, light rail, and tram systems.

Urban rail transit systems, including subways, regional fast rail, trams, and light rails, are seeing a growing need for specialized gearboxes to meet the distinct demands of each transportation mode.

Based on the transmission system, gearboxes are typically classified into primary and secondary transmissions, with each serving a specific function in power delivery and speed control.Primary transmission gearboxes handle the initial transfer of power from the motor, requiring high durability and stability to cope with large power demands. This type is typically seen in subway systems, where reliability is paramount due to frequent and high-load operation.Secondary transmission gearboxes provide fine control over speed and power, especially for light rails and trams. These gearboxes are designed for efficiency and low noise, optimizing power delivery in dynamic urban environments.

In terms of application, subways demand high reliability and low maintenance, often relying on primary transmission systems. Regional fast rail requires efficient and responsive secondary transmissions to manage higher speeds. Trams and light rails focus on compact, energy-efficient gearboxes to meet urban mobility needs. As the market advances, integration with smart monitoring systems and lightweight, energy-efficient designs will drive the future of urban rail transit gearboxes, aligning with the broader trend of automation, sustainability, and smart city development.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Urban Rail Transit Gearbox Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Urban Rail Transit Gearbox sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Urban Rail Transit Gearbox sales for 2025 through 2031. With Urban Rail Transit Gearbox sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Urban Rail Transit Gearbox industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Urban Rail Transit Gearbox landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Urban Rail Transit Gearbox portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Urban Rail Transit Gearbox market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Urban Rail Transit Gearbox and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Urban Rail Transit Gearbox.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Urban Rail Transit Gearbox market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Primary Transmission
Secondary Transmission

Segmentation by Application:
Metro
Urban Rail Rapid Transit System
Tram
LRT
Others

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Voith
ZF
NGC Group
Ruiyang Transmission
Wikov (Gmeinder)
Toyo Denki Seizo K.K.
CAERI
CAM Zhengzhou Research Institute of Mechanical Engineering
Shinri Gear
TS Henschel
CRRC Beijing Nankou
Taiyuan Heavy Industry
Zhuzhou Gofront Equipment

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global Urban Rail Transit Gearbox market?

What factors are driving Urban Rail Transit Gearbox market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do Urban Rail Transit Gearbox market opportunities vary by end market size?

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