From 2013 to 2019, Italy's railway passenger traffic experienced a steady increase, reaching a peak in 2019. The year 2020 saw a sharp decline of 60.71% due to the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by a gradual recovery in 2021 and 2022. However, in 2023, the passenger traffic slightly decreased by 0.2%, standing at 46.05 billion passenger kilometers. The forecast for 2024 to 2028 shows marginal annual growth, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.04% and a cumulative growth rate of 0.2%.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in railway services, government initiatives to promote public transportation, and potential impacts of economic conditions and climate change policies on passenger traffic. Enhanced connectivity and improving service quality could also influence future growth.
