Key Market Indicators
Austrian Rail Infrastructure Expenditure is projected to reach nearly €2.7 billion by 2028, up from approximately €2.4 billion in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. Since the year 2000, the demand for rail infrastructure in Austria has increased by an average of 7.1% each year. Meanwhile, the total length of Austrian railways is expected to decline slightly. The rail network is set to decrease from 4,920 route-kilometers in 2023 to about 4,810 route-kilometers by 2028, marking an average annual decline of 0.3%. Since 2000, the supply of rail lines in Austria has seen a marginal yearly decrease of 0.2%. In the global ranking for rail length, Austria was placed 27th in 2023, with Belarus surpassing it with a rail network of 4,920 route-kilometers. Leading the ranking were China, Russia, and India, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
