As of 2023, Spain leads Europe with 3.18 thousand kilometers of dedicated high-speed railway lines. France follows with 2.2 thousand kilometers, while Germany, Italy, and the UK are trailing with 1.14, 0.748, and 0.109 thousand kilometers respectively. The Netherlands and Denmark have less significant networks, standing at 0.09 and 0.066 thousand kilometers.
Spain exhibited a substantial year-on-year growth of 5.09% in its high-speed railway length, while France's increase was minimal at 0.18%. Germany and Italy both showed gradual growth with increases of 0.64% and 0.41% respectively. Denmark showed no change.
Future trends to monitor include potential expansions in Eastern Europe, investments in sustainable railway technology, and the impact of European Union infrastructure funding aimed at integrating national networks into a cohesive continent-wide high-speed rail system.
Top countries in Length of Dedicated High Speed Railway Lines by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 3,180 | 2023 | +3.94% | +5.09% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 2,200 | 2023 | +0.28% | +0.18% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 1,140 | 2023 | +1.6% | +0.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 748 | 2023 | +0.13% | +0.41% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 109 | 2021 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 90 | 2021 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 66 | 2023 | +6.45% | View data |
