In 2023, the volume of goods transported by railway for international transport in Switzerland stood at 9.2 million metric tons. Forecasted values for the subsequent years show a gradual decrease, with 9.05 million metric tons in 2024, 8.92 million in 2025, 8.8 million in 2026, 8.68 million in 2027, and 8.57 million in 2028. This represents year-on-year variations of approximately -1.63% from 2024 to 2025, -1.35% from 2025 to 2026, -1.36% from 2026 to 2027, and -1.27% from 2027 to 2028. When considering the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period, there is an average annual decrease of around -1.42%.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of environmental regulations, technological advancements in rail transport, shifts in international trade patterns, and potential infrastructure investments aimed at improving efficiency and capacity.
