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Last Updated: Apr 25, 2025 | Study Period: 2024-2030
The distance between a railroad track's two rails is referred to as the "track gauge" in railroad measuring equipment. A rail network requires that all vehicles have wheelsets that are appropriate for the track gauge. Gauge discrepancies frequently obstruct wider functioning on railway networks because there are numerous distinct track gauges used throughout the world.
The word "gauge" refers to the metal bar that is used to check that the rails are spaced correctly. Two additional gauges are also used by railroads to ensure that a required standard is met.
A loading gauge is a two-dimensional profile that includes the maximum size of the load, a cross-section of the track, and all rail vehicles and their loads. An outline within which structures must not encroach is defined by a structural gauge. Single waggons were manhandled over a wooden wagonway, which was the earliest type of railway.
These waggons were nearly often going to or coming from a mine or quarry. The waggons were first propelled by human strength; later, various mechanical techniques were used.
Rails made of wood wore out quickly; later, flat cast-iron plates were added to limit wear. In certain areas, the plates were formed into a L shape, with the vertical portion of the L directing the wheels; this is known as a plateway. The spacing between the rails had to be suitable with the spacing of the waggon wheels as flanged wheels finally became widespread.
The Global Railroad Track Measuring Equipment Market accounted for $XX Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
NEXTSENSE creates and sells optical solutions for measuring profile in the steel, railroad, and automobile industries. With technology for measuring the wear of wheels, rails, and tracks, NEXTSENSE is a global pioneer in mobile profile measurement systems.
The CALIPRI C4x series' versatile design enables the integration of many inspection jobs into a single measurement tool. For instance, if you combine the modules for wheel clearance, wheel diameter, wheel profile, and brake disc, you have a measurement tool for assessing an entire wheelset.
With a highly precise, repeatable, and easy-to-use measurement technology, our CALIPRI non-contact profile measurement instruments match the standards of the railway sector for preventive maintenance. It ensures an enhancement and simplification of the entire workflow due to the many export and report options.
Sl no | Topic |
1 | Market Segmentation |
2 | Scope of the report |
3 | Abbreviations |
4 | Research Methodology |
5 | Executive Summary |
6 | Introduction |
7 | Insights from Industry stakeholders |
8 | Cost breakdown of Product by sub-components and average profit margin |
9 | Disruptive innovation in the Industry |
10 | Technology trends in the Industry |
11 | Consumer trends in the industry |
12 | Recent Production Milestones |
13 | Component Manufacturing in US, EU and China |
14 | COVID-19 impact on overall market |
15 | COVID-19 impact on Production of components |
16 | COVID-19 impact on Point of sale |
17 | Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Geography, 2024-2030 |
18 | Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Product Type, 2024-2030 |
19 | Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Application, 2024-2030 |
20 | Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by End use, 2024-2030 |
21 | Product installation rate by OEM, 2023 |
22 | Incline/Decline in Average B-2-B selling price in past 5 years |
23 | Competition from substitute products |
24 | Gross margin and average profitability of suppliers |
25 | New product development in past 12 months |
26 | M&A in past 12 months |
27 | Growth strategy of leading players |
28 | Market share of vendors, 2023 |
29 | Company Profiles |
30 | Unmet needs and opportunity for new suppliers |
31 | Conclusion |
32 | Appendix |