Global Railway Roof Switches Market By Type (Single Switch, Multi-Switch), By Application (High Speed Lines, Conventional Railways, Trams, Subways), By Region, and Key Companies - Industry Segment Outlook, Market Assessment, Competition Scenario, Trends and Forecast 2021-2031

Roof switches are connectors that are commonly utilized in railway and automotive applications. They are also used in all types of vehicles with AC and DC engines, and even lend trains grounding. Roof switches come in three main types: changeover switch, disconnect & earthing switch, and disconnect switch.

All of which conduct different safety tasks and offer electrical safety for railroad facilities. An earthing switch for electric locomotives are designed to endure extreme electrical and thermal pressures. When the AC vacuum circuit breaker is open, the earthing switch is a manually controlled device with safety interlocking keys that are meant to ground electrical circuits on both sides of the AC vacuum circuit breaker. This assures the safety of maintenance staff during regular inspections.

Based on the size of the railway roof switch, manufacturers are now focus on offering vehicle-specific roof switches that require little maintenance. Moreover, improvements in high and low voltage features being developed for the electrical safety railway system and control are expected to also have a positive impact on this industry.

Detailed Segmentation –

Based on Type:

• Single Switch
• Multi-Switch

Based on Application:

• High Speed Lines
• Conventional Railways
• Trams
• Subways

Based on Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• South America
• Middle East & Africa

Market Dynamics –

Drivers for the Global Railway Roof Switches Market:

With the expansion of railway networks in countries such as the United States, India, China, and Europe, this market for roof switches is expected to grow exponentially in the years to come. The economic growth of the railway sector in both developed and developing countries is subsequently expected to fuel the demand for roof switches in the process.

Restraints Global Railway Roof Switches Market:

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on global economic activity owing to supply chain interruptions and a decline in the demand for this products. Due to respective lockdowns, a majority of manufacturing activities came to a halt. This in turn affected numerous small and medium-sized firms, resulting in the loss of many jobs. The industry is progressively on the rebound now that industrial activities have resumed.

Opportunities for the Global Railway Roof Switches Market:

An increase in the number of new investments and modernization activities, coupled with the surging demand for replacement and maintenance of these switches are anticipated to boost the revenue growth of railway roof switch market.

Trends for the Global Railway Roof Switches Market:

Railway travel has resumed with the relaxation of restrictions across several nations. With the advancements in technology in rail operations and maintenance, the aftermarket for railway roof switches has also substantially benefited. For roof switch maintenance, companies like Vossloh use the Flexis system or rail-milling machinery. Several companies also focus on maintaining and repairing the state of rails, as well as working to eliminate any form of defects in existing roof switches.

Competitive Landscape –

• Sécheron SA
• CG Power Systems
• ABB AG
• Autometers Alliance Ltd.
• SPII S.p.A.
• Wabtec Corporation
• Harmer Steel Products Company
• Vossloh

For the Railway Roof Switches Market research study, the following years have been considered to estimate the market size: