In 2023, the length of electrified railway tracks in France stood at 35.08 thousand kilometers. Forecasts for electrified track length from 2024 to 2028 show a moderate but consistent increase, reaching 35.97 thousand kilometers by 2028. Year-on-year growth is steady at approximately 0.5% to 0.6%. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2023 to 2028 is approximately 0.5%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential acceleration in railway electrification as France pursues environmental goals.
- Investment in technology and infrastructure improvements could influence growth rates.
- Policy changes at the EU level impacting funding and prioritization of green transport initiatives.