Key Market Indicators
Italy is poised to significantly boost its rail infrastructure expenditure, projecting an increase to approximately €40.6 billion by 2028 from €21.6 billion in 2023. This marks a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The demand for rail infrastructure in Italy has surged by nearly 50% annually since 2000. In terms of rail length, Italy is expected to reach 17,540 route-kilometers by 2028, up from 17,340 route-kilometers in 2023. This reflects a modest average annual growth rate of 0.2%. Since 2000, Italy's rail supply has been increasing at an annual rate of 0.7%. In the global ranking of rail lengths for 2023, Italy holds the 13th position, with Argentina just ahead at 17,340 route-kilometers. The top three spots are occupied by China, Russia, and India, respectively.
