The number of employees in the passenger rail transport, interurban sector in Italy experienced varied trends between 2013 and 2023. In 2023, the sector employed 39.29 thousand individuals. Early years witnessed declines with -4.23% in 2014 and -2.24% in 2015. A notable increase of 17.36% was observed in 2017, stabilizing thereafter with minor fluctuations. The last two years showed a continual decrease: -2.41% in 2022 and -2.44% in 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was negative at -1.92% over the last five years, showing a shrinking workforce.
Looking ahead to 2028, forecasts indicate a continuous decline in employment with a projected CAGR of -2.07% and an overall 9.91% reduction from 2024. Key future trends to observe include industry automation, policy changes on public transport subsidies, and potential shifts towards green energy and sustainable transport solutions, all of which could impact employment dynamics in the sector.
