The 2023 data for integrated railway companies shows that Switzerland leads with 26, while Italy follows with 16. Hungary, with an increase of 5.15%, totals 9, whereas Austria and Latvia have decreased in numbers, with Latvia showing the most significant drop at -21%. Sweden, Czech Republic, and Poland each have 2, with the Czech Republic experiencing a marked rise of 14.87%. Both Slovenia and Bulgaria maintain just 1 company. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate suggests stagnation or slight decline across most countries.
Future trends to monitor include potential consolidations or strategic partnerships across the European railway sector, driven by digitalization, regulatory changes, and sustainability incentives, which might influence these numbers significantly in coming years.
Top countries in Number of Integrated Railway Companies by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Switzerland | 26 | 2023 | -3.7% | -2.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 16 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 9 | 2023 | +12.5% | +5.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 6 | 2023 | 0% | -3.04% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Latvia | 4 | 2023 | 0% | -21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 4 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 2 | 2021 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 2 | 2023 | 0% | +14.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 2 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 1 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
