The employment in the passenger rail transport sector, interurban segment in Italy, registered fluctuations from 2013 through 2023. Starting at 32.4 thousand FTEs in 2013, the industry saw declines and rebounds, peaking at 37.3 thousand in 2019 due to gradual improvements before the COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant drop of 13.98% in 2020. Despite a moderate recovery in following years, 2023 had slight contraction with a 0.3% decline, reaching 34.01 thousand.
Looking ahead, employment is forecasted to steadily decline, with an anticipated drop to 28.76 thousand by 2028. The projected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the next five years is -2.68%, reflecting a contraction of around 12.7% from current levels.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of technology and automation on employment, policy changes regarding rail transportation, and shifts in passenger demand influenced by evolving transportation preferences and environmental considerations.
