The global railway passenger traffic data in 2024 indicates France leading with 35.06 billion passenger kilometers, followed by Poland with 22.12 billion. Russia, Romania, and Finland report moderate figures at 4.41, 4.89, and 3.94 billion respectively. Smaller nations such as Croatia, Lithuania, and Estonia have comparatively low traffic volumes, each under one billion passenger kilometers. From 2023 to 2024, noticeable variations include Poland's significant 4.69% increase and Croatia's substantial 9.22% decrease. Over the past five years, year-on-year growth has been relatively modest.
Future trends to watch include an expected increase in digitalization and enhanced railway infrastructure in emerging markets, which may shift traffic volumes. Additionally, sustainability initiatives and economic factors will influence the dynamics significantly, possibly altering the current hierarchical traffic standings among countries. Emphasis on reducing carbon footprints might drive further investments in conventional trains, leading to potential booms in railway passenger traffic in previously lower-performing countries.
Top countries in Railway Passenger Traffic in Conventional Trains by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Passenger Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 35,060 | 2023 | -0.18% | +0.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 22,120 | 2023 | +1.22% | +1.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 4,890 | 2023 | -7.24% | -2.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Russia | 4,410 | 2023 | +4.28% | +4.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 3,940 | 2023 | +0.97% | +0.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 3,530 | 2023 | +1.03% | +0.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 2,880 | 2023 | +2.52% | +2.11% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 603.83 | 2023 | -1.55% | -1.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 573.53 | 2023 | -1.22% | -1.66% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 468.2 | 2023 | +2.88% | +2.34% | View data |
