The turnover of interurban passenger rail transport in Italy has experienced significant fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, there was an overall upward trend with occasional moderate year-on-year variations. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a drastic decline in 2020, followed by a strong recovery in 2021 and 2022. In 2023, the turnover reached 9.23 Billion Euros, marking a 10.47% year-on-year increase. Over the last five years, the average annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at 3.5%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Continued recovery post-pandemic, with expected steady growth reaching 10.54 Billion Euros by 2028.
- Potential impacts from environmental policies and investments in sustainable transportation.
- Technological advancements and service improvements could further stimulate demand.
