From 2013 to 2019, rail passenger transport volume in Poland saw steady growth, peaking in 2019 at 21.97 billion passenger kilometers. However, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant decline in 2020 (-43.01%), followed by a robust recovery in 2021 and an exceptional increase in 2022, before dropping again in 2023 to 19.28 billion passenger kilometers. The forecast from 2024 suggests a stable yet moderate growth with a CAGR of 1.1% over the next five years, reaching 20.67 billion passenger kilometers by 2028.
Key trends to watch for:
- The impact of ongoing COVID-19 recovery and potential future health crises.
- Infrastructure investments and improvements in rail services.
- Shifts in passenger preferences towards environmentally friendly travel.
- Economic factors and their influence on travel demand.
