In 2024, Germany leads European passenger train traffic, followed significantly by the United Kingdom and France. Recent trends highlight notable increases in France and steady growth in Poland and Germany. However, Spain and Denmark have seen declines, while smaller markets like Kosovo and Moldova experienced drastic drops. Over the past five years, Poland has achieved steady growth, contrasting with declines in Southeastern European countries.
Future trends to observe include investments in sustainable rail infrastructure, potential impacts of economic shifts on travel behavior, and technological advancements such as the rollout of high-speed and automated trains across Europe.
Top countries in Total Passenger Trains Traffic by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Train-Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 862,490 | 2023 | +1.26% | +1.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 558,480 | 2023 | +5.02% | +1.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 379,510 | 2023 | +0.4% | +10.05% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 358,580 | 2023 | +6.17% | +0.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Switzerland | 206,390 | 2023 | -1.05% | +0.85% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 181,560 | 2023 | +1.6% | +2.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 157,230 | 2023 | -7.42% | -3.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 145,480 | 2023 | +4.21% | -0.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 137,740 | 2023 | +0.59% | +0.17% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 129,980 | 2023 | -1.76% | +0.17% | View data |
