Based on the provided data, national railway passenger traffic in Switzerland is forecasted to increase steadily from 2024 to 2028, growing from 446.09 million units to 503.79 million units. The actual data for 2023, prior to these forecasts, is necessary to establish a baseline; however, it is not provided. If 2023 figures were available, comparisons would offer year-on-year variation percentages for additional context. Over the past two years, we can observe a consistent annual growth trend.
Key variations year-on-year:
- 2024-2025: 3.3%
- 2025-2026: 3.1%
- 2026-2027: 3.0%
- 2027-2028: 2.9%
The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is computed to be approximately 3.1%, indicating a stable and positive growth trajectory for Switzerland's railway passenger traffic.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from technological advancements in rail transportation, sustainability initiatives aiming to reduce carbon footprints, and shifts in travel behavior post-pandemic. Additionally, infrastructure developments and government policies promoting public transport could further influence these trends.