Global Share of Electrified Rail Lines in Total Rail Network by Country

Switzerland leads with nearly 100% of its rail network electrified, showcasing Europe's commitment to sustainable transport. Luxembourg, Sweden, and Austria follow, all surpassing the 70% mark. Emerging electrification is strong in Poland and Finland, with over 50% electrified lines. Larger networks like the Russian Federation and Ukraine are showing significant electrification efforts. In contrast, some Eastern European and Baltic countries, like Belarus and Latvia, lag with lower electrification levels.

Future trends to watch include:

  • Increased investment in electrification by countries currently below the 50% threshold.
  • Potential policy shifts towards sustainability, driving higher adoption of electrified rail networks.
  • Technological advancements reducing costs of electrification, accelerating global uptake.

Top countries in Share of Electrified Rail Lines in Total Rail Network by Country

# 10 Countries Percent Last Year
1 1 Switzerland 99.99 2023 View data
2 2 Luxembourg 94.58 2023 View data
3 3 Sweden 75.47 2023 View data
4 4 Austria 74.86 2023 View data
5 5 Netherlands 74.7 2023 View data
6 6 Poland 63.1 2023 View data
7 7 Finland 58.28 2023 View data
8 8 Russian Federation 51.88 2023
9 9 Ukraine 47.62 2023 View data
10 10 Denmark 46.13 2023 View data

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