How popular isHitachi Rail in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 22.2K branded searches for Hitachi Rail worldwide which is down 18.1% over the last 11 months. Hitachi Rail holds 3.1% estimated Share of Search among railway software worldwide and is ranked 5th of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Alstom34.6%
Thales34.6%
Trimble19%
Wabtec5.7%
Hitachi Rail3.1%
Siemens Mobility3.1%
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Which railway software compete with Hitachi Rail?
Share of Search by month for Alstom, Thales, Trimble, Wabtec, Hitachi Rail, Siemens Mobility. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Alstom | Thales | Trimble | Wabtec | Hitachi Rail | Siemens Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30.9% | 37.8% | 20.6% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.4% | 39.6% | 17.7% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 3.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.9% | 39% | 17.5% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.1% | 39.2% | 17.6% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 28% | 41.9% | 18.8% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.9% | 37.8% | 20.6% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.2% | 32.1% | 17.6% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| May 2026 | 30.7% | 37.5% | 20.6% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 30.2% | 36.9% | 20.2% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.7% | 38.8% | 17.4% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.6% | 34.6% | 19% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 34.6% | 246K | 0% | +2.9 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 34.6% | 246K | -18.3% | -4.2 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 19% | 135K | 0% | +1.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.7% | 40.5K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.1% | 22.2K | -18.1% | -0.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.1% | 22.2K | -18.1% | -0.4 points |
1.
Alstom
34.6%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.
2.
Thales34.6%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 246K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -4.2 points.
3.
Trimble19%
Held 3rd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
4.
Wabtec5.7%
Held 4th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
3.1%
Held 5th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
3.1%
Held 6th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
Compare search popularity between Hitachi Rail and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Hitachi Rail changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Hitachi Rail worldwide fell from 27.1K to 22.2K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Hitachi Rail’s estimated Share of Search among railway software worldwide peaked at 3.5% in July 2026 and was lowest at 2.4% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for railway software worldwide in August 2026?
6 changes
In August 2026, Alstom overtook Thales to take the highest estimated Share of Search among railway software worldwide, at 34.6%.

In August 2026, Trimble gained estimated Share of Search among railway software worldwide, from 17.4% to 19%.

In August 2026, Thales lost estimated Share of Search among railway software worldwide, from 38.8% to 34.6%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Wabtec worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 49.5K to 40.5K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Hitachi Rail worldwide fell 18.1% over 11 measured months, from 27.1K to 22.2K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Siemens Mobility worldwide fell 18.1% over 11 measured months, from 27.1K to 22.2K in August 2026.
How is Hitachi Rail measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hitachi Rail’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
1 branded search term
- hitachi rail
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