From 2023 to 2024, international railway passenger traffic in Italy is forecasted to start at 563.82 million passenger kilometers. The data shows a declining trend, with passenger traffic decreasing yearly from 2025 to 2028, ending at 515.1 million passenger kilometers.
Year-on-year percentage variations are approximately -2.2% from 2024 to 2025, -2.2% from 2025 to 2026, -2.2% from 2026 to 2027, and -2.2% from 2027 to 2028, indicating a consistent pattern of decline. The CAGR from 2024 through 2028 underlines an average annual decrease of about 2.2%.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of economic fluctuations, environmental policies favoring rail travel, and technological advancements making international rail transport more efficient. Additionally, competition with alternative transport modes, like aviation, will play a significant role in shaping demand for international rail travel in Italy.