The forecast for rail freight transport in Switzerland indicates gradual growth from 2024 to 2028. The value in 2023 stood at 11.20 Billion Tonne Kilometers. The year-on-year variation shows modest growth rates of approximately 0.27% from 2024 to 2025, 0.27% from 2025 to 2026, 0.27% from 2026 to 2027, and 0.35% from 2027 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period from 2024 to 2028 is around 0.31%, indicating a steady but slow increase.
Future trends to watch for in the Swiss rail freight transport sector include technological advancements in rail infrastructure, potential shifts in trade patterns due to economic or geopolitical factors, and increased emphasis on sustainability and reducing carbon emissions, which could drive higher demand for rail freight over the long term.
