In 2023, the national railway passenger traffic in Italy stood at 47 billion passenger kilometers. Forecasted data indicates a gradual increase with traffic projected to reach 47.85 billion passenger kilometers by 2028. This represents a year-on-year growth of approximately 0.36% from 2024 to 2025, 0.36% from 2025 to 2026, 0.36% from 2026 to 2027, and 0.36% from 2027 to 2028. Over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is anticipated to be around 0.36%.
Future trends to watch for:
- The impact of technological advancements and digital transformation initiatives aimed at improving rail infrastructure and efficiency.
- Government policies and incentives promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation.
- Potential shifts in passenger behavior due to changing economic conditions or emerging travel trends.
- Developments in competing transportation modes, such as aviation and road travel, and their influence on rail traffic.