In 2023, France dominated European international railway passenger traffic with 40.64 million passenger kilometers, showing a 1.19% growth. Germany followed but declined by 1.69% to 22.27 million. The UK's moderate rise of 0.92% reached 9.9 million. Significant declines were seen in Finland (-43.82%) and Portugal (-28.23%), while Slovakia (+14.66%), Romania (+20.67%), and Croatia (+23.77%) showed strong growth. Estonia experienced a complete drop (-100%). Over the last five years, France has consistently led, while new dynamics and economic shifts have influenced other patterns.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in railway systems, sustainability initiatives, and economic changes influencing cross-border travel. Monitoring the impact of geopolitics, particularly post-Brexit dynamics, and emerging markets in Eastern Europe will be essential for understanding shifts in international railway passenger traffic share in Europe.
Top countries in International Railway Passenger Traffic Share by Country (Million Passenger Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 40.64 | 2023 | +4.13% | +1.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 22.27 | 2023 | -19.16% | -1.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 9.9 | 2023 | +1.03% | +0.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 6.17 | 2023 | -17.36% | -5.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Switzerland | 4.48 | 2023 | -18.73% | -3.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 2.48 | 2023 | -13.55% | +2.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 2.3 | 2022 | +9.96% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 2.25 | 2023 | 0% | -6.24% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 2.16 | 2023 | -40.63% | -7.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 1.84 | 2023 | -26.86% | -4.72% | View data |
