Germany Passenger Information System Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By System (Emergency Communications, Passenger Information Display, Passenger Information Announcement, Infotainment, Others), By Devices and Components (Public Announcement, Multimedia Displays, Networking and Communication, Sensors, Others), And By Modes of Transportation (Airways, Railways, Roadway) - Forecasts From 2023 To 2028

Germany's passenger information system market is estimated to attain a market size of US$1,312.860 million by 2030, from US$820.984 million in 2025 at a 9.84% CAGR.

Germany's passenger information system (PIS) industry is expanding steadily because of strong government backing and high demand. The fundamental necessity to provide passenger comfort is driving the presence of digital passenger information systems, which accompany interior displays and information boards at the station. Germany, being one of the urban European nations, cities like Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg have been witnessing increasing population densities. This, in turn, is increasing the demand for public transport systems such as buses and trams that inculcate a well-suited passenger information system for real-time updates on schedules, delays, and routes.

Germany Passenger Information System Market Overview & Scope

Germany Passenger Information System Market is segmented by:

• System: By system, the German passenger information system market is segmented into emergency communications, passenger information display, passenger information announcement, infotainment, and others. The emergency communications segment is witnessing significant growth.
• Solution: By solution, the German passenger information system market is segmented into hardware, software and services. The hardware is predicted to be the major market share.
• Location: By location, the German passenger information system market is segmented into on board and in-station. The onboard is predicted to be the fastest-growing market share.
• Mode of Transportation: By location, the German passenger information system market is segmented into on board and in-station. The onboard is predicted to be the fastest-growing market share.
• Region: By region, the German passenger information system market is segmented into Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, and others. The Frankfurt region is rapidly expanding in the passenger information system.

Top Trends Shaping Germany Passenger Information System Market

1. Advancements in Installation and Strategic Collaborations Driving Market Growth

• One of the prominent trends shaping the Germany Information Display System market is the increasing focus on infrastructure modernization through the installation of advanced display and software systems across railway and transit networks.
• Installation and launches have improved the overall market scope with companies, namely AEG Industrial Engineering AG, investing in software systems and platform indicators installation for the departure and arrival main boards at railways and subterranean stations. The display systems are utilized for GPS tracking, station displays, onboard WiFi, and passenger information for local public transport and long-distance tourist travel.
• Furthermore, the ongoing market players' collaboration and innovative product launches are also expected to boost the market demand in the country in the coming years. For instance, in October 2024, Wabtec Corporation entered into a multi-million-euro contract with Siemens Mobility for the supply of passenger information systems for the Munich S-Bahn trains, aiming to improve the passenger experience on the new trains.

2. Smart Mobility Driving System Enhancements

• With growing demand for seamless, smart mobility, there is a clear shift toward digital integration in transport operations. This includes innovations in ticketing, reservation platforms, and trip planning tools, all of which are increasingly supported by advanced passenger information systems (PIS).
• The demand for faster and smarter mobility is also driving digitization initiatives aimed at integrating modern PIS technologies across railway stations and onboard trains. According to Deutsche Bahn (DB), daily railway passenger numbers reached 5.1 million in 2024, reflecting a 2% increase from the previous year.

• Companies involved in railway operations management are constantly trying to upgrade their services to enable a faster flow of real-time information for passengers. There is an increased focus on expanding the railways' Passenger Information System-related facilities beyond just arrival & departure timings. The growing demand for smart mobilization followed by investment in digitisation initiatives that enable faster mobility operations, has impacted the growth of the market.

Germany Passenger Information System Market Growth Drivers vs. Challenges

Opportunities:

• Growing Urban Population and Public Transit Dependence: According to Eurostat data, Germany is the most populous country in Europe, with about 83.1 million individuals. Meanwhile, as per the World Bank data, the urban population in the country was 64.763 million in 2023, which is an increase from 64.514 million in 2021, with 78 per cent of the total population living in urban areas. This high and growing level of urbanization is significantly increasing the demand for efficient, real-time passenger information systems across public transportation networks. This drives public and private investment in advanced digital display systems, GPS-enabled tracking solutions.
• Rising Tourism and Demand for Seamless Travel Experience: The increase in tourist visits in Germany is a significant driver for the passenger information system market, as the sector demands efficient, usually reliable, accessible transport systems for domestic and international tourism. Tourism in Germany has witnessed good progress, ranking among the top destinations in Europe with its rich cultural heritage, historical places, natural attractions, and bustling cities such as Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg. For instance, according to data from GTAI and the German Federal Statistical Office's data report of February 2025, the country's travel and tourism was recorded at 304.4 million in 2020, which rose to 496.1 million in 2024.

Additionally, Germany serves as a unique landscape for international tourism with its art and cultural offerings. Out of 173 million cultural trips undertaken by Europeans all over the world in 2023, 18.7 million went to Germany. With an 11 per cent margin, Germany asserts for the eleventh time that it holds the rank of the Number One Cultural Tourist Destination. Similarly, city breaks account for a big chunk in inbound tourism to Germany was from the whole 31.5 million holiday trips Europeans made to Germany in 2023, 12.9 million were city trips, accounting for about 41 percent. This growing influx of tourists necessitates real-time information displays, route optimization, multilingual support, and digital accessibility, all of which fuel demand for advanced passenger information systems.

Challenges:

• Integration with aging and fragmented infrastructure:  A key challenge faced by the German Passenger Information System Market is the integration of advanced digital systems with the aged and fragmented legacy infrastructure. Those infrastructures that were built earlier are outdated for the integration of passenger information technologies.

Germany Passenger Information System Market Regional Analysis

• Berlin: The capital of Germany is one of the major cities having a well-established infrastructure supporting public transportation, and with the growing demand for smart travelling followed by promoting digitization, investment to improve passenger experience and provide real-time travelling data that will assist the authorities in managing and communicating crucial information.

According to the European Metropolitan Transport Authorities' “2024 EMTA Barometer”, Berlin held the largest PTA (Public Transport Authorities) area spread across 30,546 square kilometers with a population of 6.4 million inhabitants in 2023. Moreover, the source also specified that nearly all public transportation boarding in the PTA area reached 2,181 million in the same year. Furthermore, the air traffic in the region is also witnessing positive growth, for instance, as per Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH's “January 2024 Traffic Statistics”, the frequency of local passenger traffic stood at 1,477,579, which showcased a growth of 12.8% over the same month in the preceding year.

Moreover, strategic collaboration and launches of varied passenger information-related services are also paving the way for future market expansion.

Germany Passenger Information System Market Competitive Landscape

The market is moderately fragmented, with some key players in the German Passenger Information System Market, including Advantech Co., Ltd., Cubic Corporation, and Huawei Technologies, among others.

• Contract: In October 2024, Trapeze DACH was awarded a contract from Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) where the former will provide its “NTROS Mobility Assistance System” that will provide passenger information in trams & buses.

Germany Passenger Information System Market Segmentation:

By System

• Emergency Communications
• Passenger Information Display
• Passenger Information Announcement
• Infotainment
• Others

By Solution

• Hardware
• Display
  • Audio
  • HMI
  • Others
• Software
• Services

By Location

• On Board
• In Station

By Mode of Transportation

• Airways
• Railways
• Roadways

By Region

• Berlin
• Frankfurt
• Hamburg
• Munich
• Others

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT

2.1. Market Overview

2.2. Market Definition

2.3. Scope of the Study

2.4. Market Segmentation

3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE 

3.1. Market Drivers

3.2. Market Restraints

3.3. Market Opportunities 

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.6. Policies and Regulations 

3.7. Strategic Recommendations 

4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK

5. GERMANY PASSENGER INFORMATION SYSTEM MARKET BY SYSTEM

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Emergency Communications

5.3. Passenger Information Display

5.4. Passenger Information Announcement

5.5. Infotainment

5.6. Others

6. GERMANY PASSENGER INFORMATION SYSTEM MARKET BY SOLUTION

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Hardware

6.3. Display

6.3.1. Audio

6.3.2. HMI

6.3.3. Others

6.4. Software

6.5. Services

7. GERMANY PASSENGER INFORMATION SYSTEM MARKET BY LOCATION

7.1. Introduction

7.2. On Board

7.3. In Station

8. GERMANY PASSENGER INFORMATION SYSTEM MARKET BY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION

8.1. Introduction

8.2. Airways

8.3. Railways

8.4. Roadways

9. GERMANY PASSENGER INFORMATION SYSTEM MARKET BY REGION

9.1. Introduction

9.2. Berlin

9.3. Frankfurt

9.4. Hamburg

9.5. Munich

9.6. Others

10. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

10.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

10.2. Market Share Analysis

10.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

10.4. Competitive Dashboard

11. COMPANY PROFILES

11.1. Advantech  Co., Ltd

11.2. Cubic Corporation 

11.3. Huawei  Technologies

11.4. Cisco  Systems, Inc.

11.5. Hitachi 

11.6. TE Connectivity 

11.7. Siemens  AG

11.8. Alstom  SA

11.9. r2p Group 

11.10. Indra  Sistemas S.A.

11.11.  Trapeze  Group

12. APPENDIX

12.1. Currency 

12.2. Assumptions

12.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

12.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders

12.5. Research Methodology 

12.6. Abbreviations 

Advantech  Co., Ltd

Cubic Corporation 

Huawei  Technologies

Cisco  Systems, Inc.

Hitachi 

TE Connectivity 

Siemens  AG

Alstom  SA

r2p Group 

Indra  Sistemas S.A.

 Trapeze  Group