In 2023, Hungary leads European railway infrastructure spending with 87.4 million euros, yet its expenditure decreased by 1.93% over the year. The United Kingdom, though significantly lower at 3.79 million euros, showed a 1.5% increase. Italy and France experienced considerable declines of 4.81%, whereas Sweden and Bulgaria displayed robust growth at 11.93% and 12.61% respectively.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continuous investment in sustainable railway infrastructure in Northern Europe could drive substantial growth.
- Post-Brexit economic adjustments might impact the UK’s future railway investment strategies.
- Eastern European countries may see increased funding to bridge regional infrastructure disparities.
Top countries in Expenditure of Principal Railway Enterprises on Infrastructure Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Hungary | 87.4 | 2023 | +3.04% | -1.93% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 3.79 | 2023 | +2.93% | +1.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 1.76 | 2021 | +30.82% | +6.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 1.19 | 2023 | -4.82% | -4.81% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 1.1 | 2023 | +8.9% | +11.93% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 1.09 | 2023 | +2.1% | +5.63% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 0.69 | 2021 | -2.63% | +104.62% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 0.28 | 2023 | -41.64% | -8.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 0.24 | 2023 | -17.71% | -10.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 0.22 | 2023 | -2.74% | -2.92% | View data |
