In 2023, France led European passenger transportation via conventional trains with 26.43 billion passenger kilometers, though it saw a decline of 4.69% from the previous year. Similarly, significant reductions were also observed in Macedonia and Greece, with year-on-year changes of -20.27% and -4.56%, respectively. Conversely, Montenegro showed notable growth with a 26.62% increase. Romania, Finland, and Ireland demonstrated moderate increases, thriving amid varied trends across the continent.
Looking forward, emerging trends could include technological advancements impacting train services and shifts in environmental policies promoting rail transport. However, geopolitical factors and economic conditions will also influence future growth across the European rail sector.
Top countries in Passenger Transported by Conventional Trains by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Passenger Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 26,430 | 2023 | -23.83% | -4.69% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 6,250 | 2023 | +11.34% | +2.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 4,490 | 2023 | +14.53% | +3.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 3,350 | 2022 | +63.45% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 3,070 | 2023 | +19.62% | +3.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 2,850 | 2023 | +2.04% | -3.28% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 874 | 2023 | -21.75% | -4.56% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 784 | 2023 | -3.8% | +0.73% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 567.18 | 2023 | -32.07% | -2.87% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 419.92 | 2023 | -22.31% | -7.61% | View data |
