In 2023, railway passenger traffic in France was at 85.17 billion passenger kilometers. From 2024 onwards, a continuous decline is observed, with forecasts showing a reduction to 80.72 billion passenger kilometers by 2028. The year-on-year percentage decline is approximately 1% over recent years, indicating a steady downturn. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period reflects a negative trend, averaging a yearly drop of just over 1%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of innovations in high-speed rail technology, government policies promoting rail transport, and evolving consumer preferences which could alter demand forecasts positively or negatively.
