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Rail
World's Most Productive Companies
Rail Modernization and Digital Signaling Drive Productivity Gains
The Rail Companies peer group comprises global manufacturers and service providers that design, produce, and supply locomotives, rolling stock, rail components, and signaling systems. These companies play a vital role in passenger and freight transportation infrastructure, focusing on energy efficiency, digital control systems, and sustainable mobility solutions as the rail sector modernizes and expands globally.
The Rail Companies peer group has achieved 5.7% productivity growth over the past 20 years, reflecting gradual improvements in efficiency across manufacturing and service operations. Post-COVID productivity surged 48%, driven by renewed investment in rail infrastructure, modernization programs, and digital signaling technologies. In the most recent year, productivity increased by a further 9%, driven by strong global demand for sustainable transportation and continued advancements in automation and energy-efficient rail systems.
Top 100 World's Most Productive Companies - Rail
Productivity Snapshot
Wabtec Corporation is recognized as the World’s Most Productive Company within the Rail Companies peer group, driven by its strong focus on innovation, integration, and operational excellence. Since merging with GE Transportation, Wabtec has enhanced productivity through the use of advanced locomotive technologies, digital rail systems, and predictive maintenance platforms. The company’s emphasis on automation, energy efficiency, and hybrid propulsion solutions has enabled it to improve manufacturing efficiency and deliver superior performance, positioning Wabtec as a global leader in next-generation rail technology and productivity.
