The UK's railway passenger traffic leads Europe with 21.64 thousand units in 2024, marking a minor increase from 2023. Germany and Sweden also show rising trends, with Germany experiencing the highest growth. Conversely, Switzerland and several Eastern European countries, including Czech Republic and Poland, saw decreases. Notably, Finland and Greece experienced significant declines, over 35%, while Estonia and Macedonia saw zero traffic, indicating a cessation of services or significant disruptions.
Future trends to monitor include the potential rebound of countries experiencing declines, the impact of environmental policies promoting rail travel over air, and sector innovations such as high-speed and eco-friendly rail systems that could shift passenger preferences towards rail travel.
Top countries in Outgoing International Railway Passenger Traffic Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 21.64 | 2023 | +0.92% | +0.79% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 17.67 | 2023 | -22.25% | +4% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 14.62 | 2023 | +3.89% | +2.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 13.16 | 2023 | +16.43% | +3.03% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Switzerland | 7.89 | 2023 | -28.21% | -5.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 6.25 | 2023 | -18.88% | -2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Luxembourg | 5.69 | 2023 | -8.3% | -1.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 4.6 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 3.6 | 2023 | -28.7% | -2.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 0.94 | 2023 | -1.06% | -2.24% | View data |
