In 2023, international railway passenger traffic in Italy stood at 2.19 million units. Looking at the forecasted data, a declining trend is noticeable with year-on-year percentage decreases over each consecutive year from 2024 to 2028. From 2024's start of 2.11 million, the number drops annually by approximately 3.79% to reach 1.79 million by 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year period reflects an average annual decrease of around 3.91%.
Future trends to watch for include minimal recovery indicators, advancements in high-speed rail and infrastructural improvements, as well as shifts in travel preferences and environmental policies affecting passenger traffic. Monitoring these variables could provide insights into potential changes in traffic forecasts.
