The European passenger train traffic in 2023 shows Germany leading with 22.17 thousand train-kilometers, followed by the UK and France. Notable increases were seen in Poland (1.95%) and Sweden (1.5%), while significant declines were observed in Serbia (-8.29%) and Albania (-9.73%). Looking back over the last five years (2019-2023), growth trends hint at a consistent expansion in emerging train networks, with Poland and Switzerland witnessing steady annual increases. Declining trends in countries like Germany and France reflect market maturation and stiff competition from other transportation modes.
Future trends to watch:
- Germany and France may focus on enhancing technology to improve efficiency.
- Eastern European countries such as Poland, which show growth potential, might expand their networks further.
- Impact of environmental policies on train traffic.
- Potential increasing investments in infrastructure and cross-border connectivity.
Top countries in Passenger Trains Traffic Share by Country (Thousand Train-Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 22.17 | 2023 | -0.64% | -0.72% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 15.96 | 2023 | +4.42% | +1.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 10.02 | 2023 | +2.59% | -0.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 10.01 | 2023 | +5.19% | +0.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Switzerland | 5.97 | 2023 | +1.23% | +1.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 5.35 | 2023 | +6.14% | -0.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 5 | 2023 | +1.67% | +1.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 4.1 | 2023 | +0.51% | -0.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 3.95 | 2023 | +4.91% | +1.5% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 3.89 | 2023 | +0.63% | +0.11% | View data |
