Key Market Indicators
British Rail Infrastructure Expenditure is projected to rise to approximately €17 billion by 2028, up from around €15 billion in 2023. This represents a 2% annual growth rate. Since 2000, demand for British rail services has increased by 2.2% each year. In contrast, the total length of British rail routes is expected to decrease slightly to 16,050 kilometers by 2028, down from 16,170 kilometers in 2023. This marks a 0.1% annual decline. Since 2000, the length of rail routes in Britain has shrunk by 0.2% annually. In 2023, Britain ranked 14th globally in rail route length, just behind Italy at 16,170 kilometers. Leading the rankings were China, Russia, and India, occupying the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively.
