In 2023, the rail transportation sector in Italy comprised a stable number of enterprises. Forecasts for the period from 2024 to 2028 indicate a slight decline from 22 enterprises in 2024 and 2025 to 21 enterprises starting in 2026, showcasing a consistent but minimal decrease. This change highlights a modest reduction in the industry's size over the five-year forecast period, despite maintaining stability initially.
Year-on-year analysis shows no variation from 2024 to 2025, and a 4.5% decrease from 2025 to 2026, remaining constant through 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period reflects a downward trend with an average annual decrease in the number of enterprises.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential impacts of technological advancements such as automation and digitalization on enterprise numbers.
- Regulatory changes affecting the rail transport sector.
- Evolving market dynamics and competition from alternative transport modes.
- Environmental policies and their influence on rail infrastructure investment.
