Germany leads European train passenger transport with a 20.79% share in million passenger kilometers as of 2023, closely followed by France with 18.52% and the UK at 14.71%. Among the top countries, the UK showed the highest annual growth at 1.62%, while Germany and France grew modestly by 1.08% and 0.1%, respectively. Emerging Eastern European markets, despite smaller contributions, experienced mixed trends. Notably, Montenegro saw a significant increase of 26.62%, contrasting sharply with declines in most other regions, such as Moldova's 34.38% drop.
Looking ahead, key future trends to monitor include:
- Sustainability initiatives and eco-friendly policies driving rail transportation adoption.
- Technological advancements improving efficiency and passenger experience.
- Potential geopolitical factors influencing cross-border rail movement.
- Shifts in tourism patterns affecting train travel demand in Europe.
Top countries in Passenger Transported by Trains Share by Country (Million Passenger Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20.79 | 2023 | +11.23% | +1.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 18.52 | 2023 | -10.24% | +0.1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 14.71 | 2023 | +17.63% | +1.62% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 11.29 | 2023 | +16.11% | +0.89% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 4.94 | 2023 | -10.54% | -2.87% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ukraine | 4.92 | 2023 | +9.77% | -3.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 3.63 | 2023 | -6.5% | -2.58% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.61 | 2023 | -24.29% | -2.99% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 2.72 | 2023 | -20.68% | -6.41% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 2.39 | 2023 | -7.59% | -2.56% | View data |
