In 2023, the volume of European passengers transported by conventional trains saw considerable disparities across countries. France led significantly with approximately 797 thousand passengers, displaying robust growth with a 14.36% increase, while Ireland also showed a positive trend with a 6.56% rise. Conversely, several nations experienced declines; Latvia witnessed the steepest drop at -7.35%, closely followed by Macedonia at -16.73%. Nations like Norway and Lithuania recorded moderate declines, suggesting overall mixed trends for the region.
Future trends to watch include potential recovery in countries experiencing downturns, buoyed by investments in rail infrastructure and green transportation initiatives. Additionally, advancing cross-country rail networks and addressing economic disparities may influence passenger volumes positively. Watch for technological innovations as pivotal factors in shaping future growth across the European conventional train passenger transport sector.
Top countries in Passenger Transported by Conventional Trains by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Passengers) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 797,170 | 2023 | -0.95% | +14.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ireland | 123,400 | 2023 | +22.43% | +6.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 92,040 | 2023 | +9.25% | +1.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 71,160 | 2023 | +7.35% | +1.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 68,140 | 2022 | +47.02% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 63,200 | 2023 | +2.98% | -2.28% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 17,330 | 2023 | -6.8% | -3.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 14,230 | 2023 | -7.7% | -3.26% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 12,450 | 2023 | -20.66% | -7.35% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 12,250 | 2023 | -17.8% | -2.01% | View data |
