In 2023, France led in railway track length in Europe, despite a slight reduction. Poland and Hungary showed positive growth with Poland experiencing a modest increase. Iberian countries such as Spain displayed robust expansion. The United Kingdom and Italy maintained minimal growth, while Sweden's and Romania’s networks faced declines. Significant increases in Lithuania indicated transformative improvements. Smaller nations like Luxembourg made incremental gains, while Albania faced stark declines in track lengths.
Future trends to observe include the potential for further expansion in Spain and Poland, driven by economic and infrastructural investments. The recovery in Albania and Serbia's networks could also be noteworthy, alongside sustainable transport initiatives in Western Europe influencing overall track developments.
Top countries in Length of Railway Tracks by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 49,130 | 2023 | +0.016% | -0.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 37,690 | 2023 | -0.24% | +0.36% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 31,910 | 2023 | +0.016% | +0.081% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 24,580 | 2023 | +0.09% | +0.065% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 23,150 | 2023 | +1.86% | +1.13% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 19,600 | 2023 | -0.14% | -0.5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 15,550 | 2023 | +0.032% | -0.027% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 15,230 | 2023 | -0.27% | -0.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 11,590 | 2023 | -0.12% | +0.44% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 9,610 | 2023 | -0.39% | -0.3% | View data |
