Rail passenger transport movements in the Netherlands have shown significant annual fluctuations, with substantial variations from 2013 to 2023. From 2013 to 2017, the general trend was stable with slight increases and decreases, peaking at 17.8 billion passenger kilometers in 2017. The year 2018 saw a sharp increase of 26.97% to 22.6 billion PKM, but this was followed by a drop in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic heavily impacted 2020, with a -52.58% decline, but a recovery began in 2021 and continued into 2022. By 2023, rail passenger movements stabilized at 17.09 billion PKM, a slight decrease of -0.082% compared to the previous year.
Looking forward, forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 suggests a stable trend with minimal growth. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over this period is projected to be 0.08%, indicating a steady but slow increase. Future trends to watch for include the potential impact of technological advancements in rail transport, changes in commuter behavior, and government policies aimed at promoting public transport and reducing environmental impact.
