Market Size of Onboard Rail Catering Industry
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| CAGR | > 5.00 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Onboard Rail Catering Market Analysis
The onboard rail catering market is expected to exhibit a growth rate of more than 5% during the forecast period (2020-2025).
- The improvement in service quality such as food, on time arrivals, availability, comfort, etc. is encouraging many passengers every year to take up the option of railway transport instead of road transport. The global rail passenger traffic increased from 2882.8 billion passenger kilometers in 2017 to 2949.39 billion passenger kilometers in 2018.
- The rail catering services across the globe are also preparing seasonal menus to ensure the availability of fresh and hygienic food to passengers throughout the year. Deutsche Bahn started a campaign between April 2017 and 2018 where signature dishes of food bloggers were introduced on the onboard menu. Eurostar and Great Western Railways have also collaborated with chefs like Raymond Blanc and Mitch Tonks to design the onboard menu for passengers.
- With the increasing penetration of internet and smartphones in emerging economies such as India, Thailand etc., people are now enjoying hassle free online food ordering during the rail commuting. Although in geographies such as Asia Pacific, the online food ordering is in an initial stage (Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation receives 20,000 online food delivery requests everyday), it is expected to exhibit a high growth rate in future.
