With rail revenues set to rise 19% by 2029, operators are accelerating investment in intelligent systems to modernize networks and strengthen performance.
London, UK, 28 November 2025 – The global rail market is expanding rapidly, with revenues expected to grow by 19 percent by 2029. This momentum is creating both opportunity and urgency for rail organizations around the world. As demand rises, so does the need for next-generation asset management systems capable of supporting safer, more efficient, and more sustainable operations.
Today’s rail sector faces increasing complexity. Many networks still rely on decades-old infrastructure, even as new expectations shaped by environmental commitments and rapid digitalization continue to emerge. Asset owners and operators are under pressure to rethink how they maintain and manage their systems, especially as modern rail networks must deliver higher performance while minimizing disruptions and long-term costs.
A significant portion of global rail asset investment remains concentrated in only a handful of countries. This imbalance highlights the necessity of targeted modernization, smarter maintenance strategies, and more collaborative industry ecosystems. To keep pace with rising demand and performance expectations, operators are shifting toward intelligent technologies that strengthen the entire asset lifecycle.
Capgemini is at the center of this transformation, helping the industry move from traditional, reactive maintenance models to proactive, data-driven strategies. The company is exploring the use of advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital twins to reimagine how rail assets are monitored, maintained, and optimized. Digital twins, high-fidelity virtual replicas of physical rail components, allow operators to simulate real-world conditions, identify risks, test performance scenarios, and plan maintenance with far greater accuracy.
When coupled with predictive analytics, these tools enable operators to detect potential failures before they occur, reduce costly downtime, and extend the lifespan of critical infrastructure. This shift toward smarter asset management also supports sustainability efforts by optimizing energy use, improving operational efficiency, and helping railways meet climate-focused performance goals.
As digital transformation accelerates globally, the rail industry is entering a pivotal new chapter. Intelligent asset management is quickly becoming essential not only for improving reliability and safety, but also for building resilient networks capable of supporting future growth. Rail operators that embrace these technologies will be better positioned to deliver high-quality transport services, adapt to rising demand, and maintain a strong competitive advantage in a fast-changing mobility landscape.
