In 2023, the length of single railway tracks in France stood at 10,000 kilometers. Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 show a declining trend, with values decreasing from 9.8 to 9.04 thousand kilometers. The year-on-year variation is consistently negative, indicating a reduction around 2% annually. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2024 and 2028 is expected to be approximately -2%.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential investments in rail infrastructure that could reverse the declining trend.
Technological advancements aimed at optimizing existing tracks may affect overall track length needs.
Environmental policies promoting rail transport over other modes could impact future growth.