The 2023 data shows that Sweden leads in the length of single electrified railway tracks in Europe, followed by Italy and Spain. The data highlights growth in countries like Bulgaria and Portugal, experiencing year-on-year increases of 1.33% and 3.95%, respectively. Conversely, nations such as Ireland and Estonia saw declines in their electrified railway track lengths. Over the past five years, these trends suggest a positive CAGR for countries invested in rail infrastructure, with Southern and Eastern Europe showing dynamic growth.
Future trends to watch include continued expansion efforts in Eastern Europe as these countries seek to modernize transport infrastructure. Additionally, focus may intensify on sustainably increasing electrification in Western European nations where growth was sluggish, spurred by environmental commitments and technological advancements.
Top countries in Length of Single Electrified Railway Tracks by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 6,130 | 2023 | -0.016% | -0.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 4,590 | 2023 | +0.86% | +0.98% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 4,260 | 2023 | +0.69% | +0.35% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 4,110 | 2023 | +0.37% | +0.77% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 2,770 | 2023 | +1.69% | +0.94% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 2,220 | 2023 | +0.36% | +0.036% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 2,200 | 2023 | 0% | +0.091% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 2,010 | 2023 | +0.42% | +1.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 1,960 | 2023 | +1.04% | +1.05% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 1,820 | 2023 | +0.16% | +0.32% | View data |
