The volume of rail passenger transport in Sweden showed consistent growth from 2013 to 2019, reaching a peak in 2019 at 14.62 billion passenger kilometers. However, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant drop in 2020 to 8.13 billion passenger kilometers, followed by a marginal decline in 2021. Recovery began in 2022 with a substantial increase but fell again in 2023 to 11.58 billion passenger kilometers. From 2024 onwards, the forecast indicates a gradual growth, reaching 12.43 billion passenger kilometers by 2028. The 5-year CAGR from 2023 to 2028 is projected at 1.12%, with an overall growth rate of 5.74% during this period.
Future trends to watch for:
- Impacts of digitalization and modernization efforts on rail transport.
- Potential influence of environmental policies and sustainability goals on passenger preferences.
- Effects of economic conditions and possible new mobility solutions on rail transport demand.
