Tunnel Automation Market Research Report: By Offering (Software, Hardware, Service), Component (HVAC, Lighting and Power Supply, Signalization), Tunnel Type (Railway Tunnels, Highway and Roadway Tunnels) - Global Industry Analysis and Growth Forecast to 2030

Market Overview

The global tunnel automation market generated $3.5 billion revenue in 2020, and it is expected to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period (2021–2030). The factors responsible for the growth of the market include strict government regulations; surge in demand for enhanced road safety and security solutions due to the rise in number of road accidents; increase in integration of tunnel automation systems with advanced technologies like cloud storage and internet of things (IoT); combination of analytics in tunnel management; and rise in number of tunnel construction projects around the globe.

With the imposition of multiple lockdowns due to COVID-19 has a negative impact on the tunnel automation market worldwide. The business lockdowns, halted construction and transportation activities, along with migrations of workers to their home states, and supply chain disruption in several countries have affected the market growth.

Railway tunnel type to retain its market position during the forecast period

The railway tunnels category is predicted to hold larger revenue share in the tunnel automation market in coming years, based on tunnel type. The primary element driving the market in this category is the modernization of railway transportation system. In addition, increasing construction of railway and subway tunnels has boosted the need for railway tunnel automation solutions.

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) component dominates the market

On the basis of component, the HVAC category held the largest share in 2020 and it is expected to showcase the highest growth rate during the forecast period, in the tunnel automation market. Since ventilation inside tunnels is extremely important and its manual operation can be costly, HVAC automated systems can provide much easier solutions, and hence are gaining popularity around the globe. Further, compulsory government regulations to install air conditioning and ventilation systems in tunnels, as these tunnels have limited access to natural ventilation. Therefore, HVAC components are widely used for ventilation and heat exchanging processes in the tunnels.

Europe to hold major market share in coming years

Europe held the largest share in the tunnel automation market in 2020, and it is expected to lead the market during forecast period as well. This is attributed to the well-established transportation industry, increase in demand for public transportation systems, existence of several mountain ranges, and rise in awareness for the improvement of rail and road safety among consumers, in the region.

Increasing number of road accidents leads to implementation of tunnel automation solutions

Road safety is a major issue across the globe. Therefore, consumers all around the world are becoming more concerned about road safety, prompting governments to invest in innovative technologies such as tunnel automation to improve security, surveillance, lighting, ventilation, air conditioning, and other facilities. This is expected to drive the market for tunnel automation solutions.

Integration of IoT- and cloud-based automation solutions in tunnels drives the market

Tunnel automation systems are being integrated with advanced technologies, such as internet of things (IoT), cloud computing, and data analytics, offering customers a huge edge over manual management methods. Data may be shared and transferred between communication systems and other devices, such as thermostats, sensors, and lighting systems, with the help of these technologies. The information collected from these units is used to improve the tunnels’ efficiency by the analysis of the data to control the automation systems.

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Market players involve in product launches to gain significant position

Some of the major players operating in the global tunnel automation market include Siemens AG (Germany), Johnson Controls International Plc (Ireland), ABB Group (Switzerland), SICK AG (Germany), Honeywell International Inc. (U.S.), Philips Lighting N.V. (Netherlands), Trane Inc. (Ireland), Swarco AG (Austria), Eaton Corporation Plc (Ireland), and Kapsch Group (Austria). In recent years, the players in the industry have been involved in product launches, facility expansions, and acquisitions to improve their position.

In April 2018, Johnson Controls International Plc opened its R&D complex in Central Pennsylvania, the U.S., spread over an area of 357,000 square feet. This facility would aid in the development of HVAC products.

In January 2018, Sick AG launched a hot spot detector system, which is capable of detecting and preventing fire in highway tunnels. Through this system, vehicle fire in highway tunnels can be prevented.

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Market Size Breakdown by Segment

The global tunnel automation market report offers comprehensive market segmentation analysis along with market estimation for the period 2015–2030.

Based on Offering

• Software
• Hardware
• Service

Based on Component

• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Lighting and Power supply
• Signalization

Based on Tunnel Type

• Railway Tunnels 
• Highway and Roadway Tunnels

Geographical Analysis

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • U.K.
  • Italy
  • Spain
• Asia-Pacific (APAC)
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
• Latin America (LATAM)
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
• Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa