Europe Railroad Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030

The railroad market in Europe is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 97,534.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 5.9% is expected of Europe railroad market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$68,843.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$97,534.0
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
5.9%
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Europe railroad market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Europe railroad market highlights

  • The Europe railroad market generated a revenue of USD 68,843.1 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, passenger rail was the largest revenue generating type in 2024.
  • Passenger Rail is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Germany is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Europe data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 68,843.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 97,534.0 million
Growth rate5.9% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentPassenger rail
Fastest growing segmentPassenger Rail
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPassenger Rail, Rail Freight
Key market players worldwideCentral Japan Railway Company, SNCF, Union Pacific Corporation, BNSF Railway Company, Indian Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Russian Railways, CSX, Canadian Pacific Railway

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Europe region accounted for 28.1% of the global railroad market in 2024.
  • Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 73,656.7 million by 2030.

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Railroad Market Scope

Railroad Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Canadian Pacific Railway View profile 10001+ Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, North America https://www.cpr.ca
Central Japan Railway Company View profile 10001+ Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, Asia http://english.jr-central.co.jp
Russian Railways View profile 10001+ Moscow, Moscow City, Russian Federation, Europe http://rzd.ru/
BNSF Railway Company View profile 10001+ Fort Worth, Texas, United States, North America http://www.bnsf.com/
Deutsche Bahn View profile 10001+ Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany, Europe http://www.bahn.de
SNCF View profile 10001+ Saint-denis, Ile-de-France, France, Europe https://www.sncf.com
Indian Railways View profile 1001-5000 New Delhi, Delhi, India, Asia http://www.indianrail.gov.in/enquiry/StaticPages/StaticEnquiry.jsp?StaticPage=index.html
CSX View profile 1-10 Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, Oceania https://csx.co.nz/
Union Pacific Corporation View profile 10001+ Omaha, Nebraska, United States, North America http://www.up.com/

Europe railroad market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to railroad market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Passenger rail was the largest segment with a revenue share of 61.23% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Europe railroad market based on passenger rail, rail freight covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The railroad market in Europe accounted for over 21% revenue share of the global railroad industry in 2024. This is driven by Europe's commitment to sustainable transportation, leading to significant investments in modernizing and expanding rail networks across the continent.

Initiatives like the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) aim to enhance cross-border connectivity, while the development of high-speed rail networks in countries such as France, Spain, and Germany further boosts market growth. Additionally, the adoption of digital technologies and smart rail infrastructure is improving operational efficiency and passenger experience, contributing to the market's expansion.

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