Key Market Indicators
French Rail Infrastructure Expenditure is projected to climb to approximately €13.7 billion by 2028, up from roughly €12.2 billion in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. Since 2000, the demand for rail infrastructure in France has seen a steady increase of 3.5% per year. In contrast, the length of French rail routes is expected to decline. By 2028, the total rail length is set to reach around 26,100 route-kilometers, down from 27,200 route-kilometers in 2023. This indicates an average annual decrease of 0.7% since 2000. France ranked seventh globally in rail length in 2023, with Germany leading at 27,240 route-kilometers. China, Russia, and India took the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively. Meanwhile, French Rail Infrastructure Expenditure is also slated to rise to nearly €14.8 billion by 2028, from €12.8 billion in 2023. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3%. Since the turn of the millennium, the demand for rail infrastructure in France has grown at a rate of 5.2% annually.
