Key Market Indicators
Germany's rail length is projected to decline slightly, reaching approximately 33,340 route-kilometers by 2028, down from 33,380 route-kilometers in 2023. This represents a negligible year-on-year decrease of 0%. Since 2000, the country’s rail supply has also seen a minimal decline of 0% annually. In 2023, Germany held the sixth position globally in terms of rail length. Canada surpassed Germany with its own rail network spanning 33,380 route-kilometers. China, Russia, and India claimed the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively, in this ranking. Meanwhile, Germany's rail infrastructure expenditure is anticipated to rise. It is set to reach approximately €8.18 billion by 2028, up from €7.36 billion in 2023. This reflects an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. Since 2000, the country's demand for rail infrastructure investment has grown at an average rate of 3.7% per year.
