The European International Railway Passenger Traffic in 2023 showed France leading with 8.46 billion passenger kilometers, a positive growth of 1.19%, followed by Germany with 4.64 billion, which experienced a decline of 1.69%. The UK saw a slight increase, while Eastern European countries like Slovakia and Romania witnessed significant growth at 14.66% and 20.67%, respectively. Conversely, significant declines were seen in smaller markets such as Estonia, Finland, and Portugal. Croatia experienced the highest positive change of 23.77% among all countries.
Looking forward, the recovery of European travel after the pandemic, potential shifts toward more sustainable travel modes, and technological advances in cross-border connectivity will be key trends to watch for international railway passenger traffic. Countries with historical declines could see rebounds, while leading markets might leverage infrastructure investments to maintain or grow their share.
Top countries in International Railway Passenger Traffic by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Passenger Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 8,460 | 2023 | +4.13% | +1.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 4,640 | 2023 | -19.16% | -1.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 2,060 | 2023 | +1.03% | +0.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 1,290 | 2023 | -17.36% | -5.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Switzerland | 933 | 2023 | -18.73% | -3.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 517 | 2023 | -13.55% | +2.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 479 | 2022 | +9.96% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 468 | 2023 | 0% | -6.24% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 450 | 2023 | -40.63% | -7.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 384 | 2023 | -26.86% | -4.72% | View data |
