Latest News- Rail Freight Transportation Market in North America: Freight cars is expected to lead the Mode Of Transportation segment during 2025-2029

The Rail Freight Transportation Market in North America is being driven by Low transportation cost of freight

The Rail Freight Transportation Market in North America is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% during 2024 and 2029. During this period, the market is also expected to show a growth of USD 37528.6 million. The rail freight transportation market in North America is experiencing significant growth due to advancements in rail infrastructure technology. Artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are being integrated into rail systems to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve safety. Notably, governments in the US and Canada are investing in advanced electrification projects and upgrading rail tracks. Railway operators, such as Canadian Railway, are adopting next-generation technologies for railway signaling and track electrification. For instance, Canadian Railway utilizes AI and IoT technologies across its network to optimize maintenance, routing, and fuel efficiency. An illustrative application is their AI-powered predictive maintenance system, CN Cognition. 

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Which Factors Are Causing a Surge in Market Growth?

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According to Technavio, There are several factors that are causing the market to flourish during the forecast period, which are as follows: 

• Low transportation cost of freight
• Increase in cross-border trades
• Increasing demand for freight rail network

However, the market also witnesses some limitations, which are as follows:

• Growing competition from alternate freight services
• Increasing maintenance and repair costs
• Interoperability issues associated with rail transportation

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Research Analysis Overview

The Rail Freight Transport market in North America is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing demand for intermodal transportation and the expansion of railroads. With the world's population and urbanization on the rise, rail freight services are becoming an essential component of logistics for moving goods. Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the industry through AI-enabled software like RailVision Analytics, optimizing traffic planning and predictive operations. Leading players include carloads of coal, building materials, iron, and steel. Locomotive engineers use digital technology and digital rolling stock to enhance economic performance and reduce fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions. Value-added services and environmental efficiency are key focus areas, with AI playing a crucial role in optimizing freight volumes and improving the overall efficiency of rail freight transportation. Goods transported include containers and trailers, coal, and various industrial materials.

Market Research Overview

In the North American market, rail freight transportation plays a significant role in intermodal logistics, particularly for the long-distance movement of goods and passengers. This sector encompasses various rail transportation options, such as tank wagons, goods wagons/freight cars, boxcars or covered wagons, flatcars or flat wagons, well wagons/low-loader wagons, refrigerator vans, hopper wagons, open wagons, wagons with an opening roof, wagons for containers, high-speed trains, regional and commuter trains, cross-border rail transportation services, metro and trams, and light rail vehicles (LRVs), among others. The rail transportation industry is a fragmented market, featuring multiple layers in the supply chain, including asset management, operations, marketing and sales, and service. Vendors in this market specialize in providing rail freight services, leveraging advanced technologies like artificial intelligence to optimize operations and enhance customer experience.. Industries are leveraging the products belonging to the market for customer engagement, transactional notifications, and promotional offers.

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