In 2023, Russia led the global ranking for double track or more railway lines with 38.93 thousand kilometers, followed by France at 16.8 thousand kilometers. Notable year-on-year variations include a significant increase in Finland's line length by 1.24%, and Latvia and Spain also showed strong growth at 0.94% and 0.93%, respectively. Conversely, Ukraine saw a decline by 0.64%. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate indicates varying expansion rates across countries, highlighting resilience and growth in some regions despite economic or geopolitical challenges.
Future trends to watch include ongoing expansions in technologically advanced countries like Russia and France. Additionally, nations experiencing moderate growth, such as Spain, Finland, and the Netherlands, might continue investing in railway infrastructure, possibly altering the global landscape for railway logistics. The impact of geopolitical tensions and environmental considerations on infrastructure development could further impact these trends.
Top countries in Double Track or More Railway Lines Length by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 38,930 | 2023 | +0.2% | +0.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 16,800 | 2023 | +0.03% | +0.0024% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 8,740 | 2023 | +0.011% | +0.0046% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 6,600 | 2023 | -0.68% | -0.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 6,250 | 2023 | +0.84% | +0.93% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Kazakhstan | 4,970 | 2023 | +0.15% | +0.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 2,920 | 2023 | 0% | -0.014% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2,240 | 2023 | +0.45% | +0.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 2,190 | 2023 | +0.23% | +0.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 2,100 | 2023 | +0.57% | +0.55% | View data |
