Growing Focus On Public Transport Safety Has Driven Platform Screen Doors Demand

The global platform screen doors market is expected to register a CAGR of 10.13% over the forecast period. Platform screen door is used to cut off platform from the railway and is been attributed as a passenger security mechanism by preventing them from falling onto the rail tracks. 

Railway Stations to Take The Lead in the Way of Platform Screen Doors Market

Sliding and fixed doors are installed as a safety system used in LRT (Light Rail Transit) and subways to separate platforms from the tracks. The market is predominantly driven by the increasing number of metro train projects, growing need for safe and comfortable transportation, and increasing population. 

The market has been segmented into products, applications, and regions. Based on products, the market has been categorized into full-closed type, semi-closed type, and half height type. Metro and other transportation are the key classification of the application segment. The full-height gates offer air-conditioned stations with greater efficiency in terms of energy consumption, thus, contributing to vigilant energy consumption, while the levels of convenience and safety is maximized. Half-height doors are also gaining popularity as it offers security without restricted views. 

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Geographically the market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa, where China, USA, Europe, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and South America are its further sub-categorization. China has been a key market manufacturer and it alone accounted for a major revenue chunk. Asia Pacific is a rapidly growing region and can be attributed to the increasing focus on R&D investments and rising awareness about public transport safety. 

The industry players are focusing on high-frequency deployment, while considering consumer-specific tailoring and innovation of the end solution. Some of the key players operating in the market comprise of Westinghouse, Nabtesco, Faiveley, Kangni, Fangda, Horton Automatics, Panasonic, Stanley, Jiacheng, KTK, Shanghai Electric, and Manusa. 

PSD are a vital safety mechanism that are installed to prevent accidental falls in the rail track, reduce outside noise, improve air quality, and enhance the climatic condition within the station premises. Owing to the increasing awareness regarding passenger safety, it is becoming an essential aspect for automated metro lines. For instance, Masats offers a modular and customized PSD system that has the ability to adapt to different platform types. The door design extends the maximum safety level (SIL) that meets the highest standards of reliability and availability.