The volume of rail passenger transport in Switzerland increased from its 2023 value of 16.92 billion passenger kilometers to 17.04 billion passenger kilometers in 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of 0.71%. The upward trend continues steadily, with 2025 forecasted to reach 17.17 billion and 2026 reaching 17.29 billion passenger kilometers, reflecting year-on-year increases of 0.76% and 0.70% respectively. By 2027, the volume is anticipated to be 17.42 billion, and by 2028, it will rise to 17.54 billion passenger kilometers. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the 2024-2028 period is approximately 0.71%.
Future trends to watch for in the rail passenger transport sector in Switzerland include potential impacts from technological advancements in rail infrastructure, shifts in commuter preferences, policies promoting sustainable transportation, and broader economic factors that could influence travel patterns and demand.
