The passenger kilometers transported by railway in the Netherlands have shown a fluctuating trend from 2013 to 2023. Notable highs and lows include significant growth in 2018, followed by a stark decline in 2020 due to the pandemic. Recovery began in 2021 and continued through 2023, with a year-on-year variation of 12.48% in 2023, standing at 19.99 billion passenger kilometers. The 5-year CAGR from 2019 to 2023 was -2.43%, indicating an overall decline in that period.
Looking forward, forecasts indicate moderate growth from 2024 to 2028, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.5% and an overall growth rate of 2.51%, reaching 20.62 billion passenger kilometers by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Ongoing recovery post-pandemic and its effect on rail passenger numbers.
- Impact of sustainability initiatives encouraging public transport use.
- Technological advancements improving railway efficiency and attractiveness.
- Economic conditions influencing commuter and travel behavior.
