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Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport in China Industry Data and Analysis
The Subway, Light Rail and Cable Car Transport industry is still in the stages of development in China. Most rail transit systems were established over 20 years ago. However, rail transit systems have since expanded due to rapid urbanization and to alleviate increased traffic congestion in cities. Many rail transit systems are under construction or in the planning stages in cities throughout China, and this trend is expected to increase.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released April 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China operates under the industry code 5320. Firms in the Subway, Light Rail and Cable Car Transport industry in China provide local and suburban public transportation services with right of way. These services are separated from other street traffic and provide a regular timetable for passengers. The four most common means of transportation provided are subways, light rail, trams and cable cars. Related terms covered in the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China include maglev or magnetic levitation, build-operate-transfer (bot) and turnkey project.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China include Subway rail transit systems, Light rail transit systems and Tramcars and other systems.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China include Beijing Subway Operation Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Metro Corporation and Shenzhen Metro Co., Ltd.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China in 2026?
The market size of the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China is $7.2bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China in 2025?
There are 195 businesses in the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.2 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China?
The Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China?
The Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China has been growing at a CAGR of 5.5 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China?
The biggest companies operating in the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China are Beijing Subway Operation Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Metro Corporation and Shenzhen Metro Co., Ltd.
What does the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China include?
Subway rail transit systems and Light rail transit systems are part of the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China?
The company holding the most market share in the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China is Beijing Subway Operation Co., Ltd..
How competitive is the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China?
The level of competition is low and steady in the Subway, Light Rail & Cable Car Transport industry in China.
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