In 2023, France led the conventional train passenger traffic among the given countries with a share of 43.77 million passenger kilometers, followed by Poland at 27.62 million. Notably, Poland's usage grew by 1.01%, and Russia saw a significant increase of 4.69%. Meanwhile, Romania and Croatia experienced declines of 2.58% and 9.22% respectively. Estonia and Ireland recorded positive growth rates at 2.34% and 2.11%. Other countries showed minor changes, indicating a relatively stable demand overall in conventional train travel.
Looking ahead, increased investment in infrastructure, the push for sustainable transport, and innovations like digital ticketing could further impact global railway passenger figures. Focus will likely be on enhancing service quality to bolster passenger numbers across key markets.
Top countries in Railway Passenger Traffic in Conventional Trains Share by Country (Million Passenger Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 43.77 | 2023 | -0.18% | +0.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 27.62 | 2023 | +1.22% | +1.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 6.11 | 2023 | -7.24% | -2.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Russia | 5.5 | 2023 | +4.28% | +4.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 4.92 | 2023 | +0.97% | +0.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 4.41 | 2023 | +1.03% | +0.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 3.6 | 2023 | +2.52% | +2.11% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 0.75 | 2023 | -1.55% | -1.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 0.72 | 2023 | -1.22% | -1.66% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 0.58 | 2023 | +2.88% | +2.34% | View data |
