Mobile Menu

Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing in Nova Scotia

Author.Name IBISWorld Canada Last Updated: August 2025 NAICS NS33651CA

Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing in Nova Scotia industry analysis

Revenue for the Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing industry in Nova Scotia is expected to decline an annualized -x.x% to $x.x million over the five years to 2025, while revenue for the national industry will likely decline at -x.x% during the same period. The number of industry establishments has decreased an annualized -x.x% to x locations over the past five years. Industry employment has increased an annualized x.x% to xxx workers during the period, while industry wages have increased an annualized x.x% to $x.x million.

Over the five years to 2030, provincial industry revenue is expected to grow an annualized x.x% to $x.x million, while revenue for the national industry will likely grow x.x%. The number of industry establishments is forecast to stagnate x% to x locations over the next five years. Industry employment is expected to stagnate an annualized x% to xxx workers during the outlook period, while industry wages likely decrease % to $x.x million.

Unbiased research for even more industries at your fingertips

  • 5000+Industries covered
  • 100+Local analysts
  • 250k+Hours of detailed analysis
  • 100k+Subscriber community

Purchase a membership to access this industry and so much more.

About the Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing in Nova Scotia Market Research Report

What’s Included in the Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing in Nova Scotia Market Research Report

Definition of the Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing in Nova Scotia?

This industry primarily manufactures and rebuilds locomotives and railroad cars of any type or gauge, including frames and parts. This industry includes manufacturing rapid transit cars and special-purpose self-propelled railroad equipment, such as rail layers, ballast distributors, rail tamping equipment and other railway track maintenance equipment.

What’s included in the Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing in Nova Scotia?

The Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing in Nova Scotia includes rebuilding of locomotives, manufacturing railroad cars and equipment, manufacturing of transit cars and equipment, manufacturing of railway track maintenance equipment and manufacturing railway and transit equipment. Related terms covered in the Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing in Nova Scotia industry report includes vehicles that travel on rails, including railcars, locomotives, subway cars and trolleys, orders that are currently unfulfilled by manufacturers. in industries where the manufacturing process takes place over a long period, the level of backlog signals future income streams, systems that have been mandated to be included in trains to help reduce collision risk and the trade status of a country that is characterized by low tariffs and limited restrictions.

Industry Performance of the Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing industry in Nova Scotia

Benchmark the Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing in Nova Scotia industry performance with all NS Census Metropolitan Area and national performance.

Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing in Nova Scotia

#6 in Highest Revenue 2.1% of province's GDP
Revenue (2025)
Annual Growth (2020-25)
Annual Growth (2025-30)

Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing in Canada


Revenue (2024)
Annual Growth (2019-24)
Annual Growth (2024-29)

For the full list of industry drivers, see report purchase options.

Key Drivers of the Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing industry in Nova Scotia

See how key industry drivers, such as population, net migration, private investment in residential construction, aggregate private investment, canadian effective exchange rate index and demand from rail transportation are impacting Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Economic Indicators

Population
Net Migration
Private Investment in Residential Construction

View more economic information in NS State Economic profile

Canada Key External Drivers

Aggregate private investment
Canadian effective exchange rate index
Demand from rail transportation

For the full list of industry drivers, see report purchase options.

Census Metropolitan Area Data of the Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing industry in Nova Scotia

Access proprietary data on Census Metropolitan Area in the Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing in Nova Scotia, such as Halifax. Data includes figures on revenue, establishments, employees and wages by Census Metropolitan Areas.

Key Statistics of the Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing industry in Nova Scotia

Download 18 years of historical data and 5 years of projected performance.

Need a deeper insight?
Get a free tour.

Free Tour

Top Questions Answered in this Report

Unlock comprehensive answers and precise data upon purchase. View purchase options.

What is the market size of the Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing industry in Nova Scotia in 2025?

The market size of the Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing industry in Nova Scotia is $43.2m in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing industry in Nova Scotia in 2025?

There are 1 businesses in the Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing industry in Nova Scotia, which has been declining at an average annual rate of -12.9% from 2020 to 2025.

Has the Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing industry in Nova Scotia grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing industry in Nova Scotia has been declining at an average annual rate of -1.8% from 2020 to 2025.

How many employees in the Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing industry in Nova Scotia in 2025?

There are 137 employees in the Train, Subway & Transit Car Manufacturing industry in Nova Scotia, which has been growing at an average annual rate of 2.2% from 2020 to 2025.