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中文简体A railway air conditioning system controls temperature, humidity and ventilation in trains. The systems are required to maintain the interior of the train at a comfortable temperature to provide comfort to passengers.The growth of the railway air conditioning system market is fueled by increased demand for AC coaches. Also, the growth of the passenger rail transit industry is expected to continue.
The global railway air conditioning system market is segmented by type, component and geography. Asia is the largest segment, while Europe is ranked second. Several emerging countries are developing rail networks to serve fast transportation needs.Major players in the global railway air conditioning system market include Emerson Electric Co., Denso Corporation, and Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation. These companies produce and supply railway air conditioning systems for various applications.
Demand for high-speed EMUs and urban rail transit are expected to drive the growth of the market. Japan is predicted to be one of the key growth markets for railway air conditioning systems.In 2014, there was an increase in the number of units for locomotive air conditioning. This increased demand was attributed to the soaring popularity of bullet trains.
Railway air conditioning systems are used mainly in the cabs of locomotives. However, the increasing need for passenger comfort and thermal comfort is also driving the railway HVAC system market.High maintenance costs are another major challenge to the rail air conditioning system market. Nonetheless, with the increasing demand for rail transit systems in medium-sized cities, the market is set to grow significantly over the forecast period.
