In 2023, France led European international railway passenger traffic, followed by the United Kingdom and Germany. Traffic in France declined by 4.82%, with the UK and Germany showing modest increases of 0.79% and 1.52% respectively. Other notable changes included a 5.18% rise in Ireland and declines in countries like Finland and Lithuania by over 50%. Smaller markets like Croatia, Romania, and Portugal saw declines exceeding 5%. These changes illustrate dynamic shifts reflecting economic conditions and infrastructure developments.
Future trends to watch include the adoption of sustainable transport policies, potential impacts of geopolitical developments on rail connectivity, and innovations in railway technology that may affect international passenger flows across Europe.
Top countries in International Railway Passenger Traffic by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 30,750 | 2023 | +4.94% | -4.82% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 21,340 | 2023 | +0.92% | +0.79% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 16,590 | 2023 | -17.17% | +1.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 12,350 | 2023 | -11.76% | -1.17% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 10,720 | 2023 | -11.11% | -0.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 10,350 | 2023 | -13.02% | +0.85% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 8,260 | 2023 | -21.91% | -3.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 5,670 | 2023 | -25.17% | -3.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Luxembourg | 5,650 | 2023 | -8.31% | -1.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 3,960 | 2023 | -13.29% | +0.38% | View data |
