Key Market Indicators
By 2028, Romania's rail network is projected to shrink to approximately 10,630 route-kilometers, down from 10,730 route-kilometers in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of 0.2%. Since the year 2000, the country's rail supply has seen a slight annual decline of 0.1%. In 2023, Romania ranked 18th globally in rail length, with Mexico narrowly surpassing it at the same 10,730 route-kilometers. Leading the global rankings were China, Russia, and India, occupying the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively. Meanwhile, Romanian rail infrastructure expenditure is expected to rise to €203.8 million by 2028, up from €202.5 million in 2023. This marks an average annual growth of 0.2%. Since 2000, the country's demand for rail infrastructure investment has increased by an average of 2.1% annually.
