In 2023, France led the European countries with a total of 16.13 thousand kilometers of electrified standard gauge railway lines, followed by Italy and Poland, with 12.24 and 12.15 thousand kilometers, respectively. Sweden and the United Kingdom trailed with 8.16 and 6.22 thousand kilometers. In terms of growth rates, Denmark (1.95%) and Greece (3.0%) exhibited significant year-on-year increases, whereas Luxembourg and Slovakia experienced negative growth rates of -0.088% and -0.014%, respectively. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years shows Croatia and Hungary experienced substantial growth in electrified rail lines.
Future trend analysis suggests potential expansions and investments in rail infrastructure, especially in Eastern European countries, which currently have smaller networks. With the European Union's focus on sustainable development and green transformation, increased attention will likely be paid to upgrading and expanding electrification to improve connectivity and reduce carbon emissions.
Top countries in Length of Standard Gauge Electrified Railway Lines by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 16,130 | 2023 | +0.53% | +0.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 12,240 | 2023 | +0.33% | +0.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 12,150 | 2023 | +0.22% | +0.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 8,160 | 2023 | +0.27% | +0.037% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 6,220 | 2023 | +0.55% | +0.33% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 4,030 | 2023 | 0% | +0.015% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 3,900 | 2023 | +0.49% | +0.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 3,280 | 2023 | +0.87% | +1.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 3,270 | 2023 | +0.28% | +0.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 3,190 | 2023 | +2.65% | +3.93% | View data |
