In 2023, the passengers carried by railway in Switzerland stood at 22.4 billion passenger kilometers. The forecasted data shows a steady growth from 2024 to 2028, with the figures rising from 22.68 billion passenger kilometers in 2024 to 23.9 billion passenger kilometers in 2028. Year-on-year variation indicates a consistent increase: 1.37% from 2024 to 2025, 1.35% from 2025 to 2026, 1.28% from 2026 to 2027, and 1.27% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028 is 1.35%.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of sustainable travel initiatives, advancements in railway technology, and potential shifts in commuter behavior due to remote working trends. Monitoring these factors will be crucial in understanding and predicting the future dynamics of railway passenger volumes in Switzerland.
