The European railway enterprise landscape is diverse, with Poland leading with 99 enterprises as of 2023, closely followed by Hungary and the Czech Republic. Notable growth in enterprise numbers occurred in Lithuania and Serbia, with significant annual variations of 31.95% and 20.11%. Conversely, Latvia experienced a considerable decline in enterprises by 11.27%. Stable markets include Estonia and Portugal, showing no change. Overall, countries like Austria and Slovakia are seeing substantial growth over the last two years, with strong foundations for continued expansion.
Future trends to watch:
- Potential market entry and growth in Eastern Europe, notably Lithuania and Serbia.
- Monitoring stabilization efforts in declining markets like Latvia.
- Impact of European Union regulations on smaller markets and potential mergers.
- Expansion of infrastructure initiatives could boost enterprise numbers in underrepresented regions.
Top countries in Number of Railway Enterprises by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 99 | 2023 | +3.13% | +3.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 77 | 2023 | 0% | +3.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 71 | 2023 | +5.97% | +7.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Switzerland | 69 | 2023 | +2.99% | +0.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 61 | 2023 | +5.17% | +4.06% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 60 | 2023 | +1.69% | +6.4% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 41 | 2023 | 0% | +2.07% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 32 | 2023 | +3.23% | +1.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 29 | 2023 | +3.57% | +7.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 22 | 2023 | 0% | +4.1% | View data |
