Data & Statistics

Tables and charts with relevant and latest information

• China: High-speed rail (HSR) infrastructure and ridership

  February 1, 2017
  China has the world's longest and most heavily used high-speed rail (HSR) network. It was introduced in April 2007, and has become immensely popular with an annual ridership of over 1.44 billion in 2016.

• Europe: Country-wise length of national rail networks

  January 1, 2017
  The rail sector makes a substantial contribution to the European economy, directly employing about 900,000 people. As per latest European Commission data, the total length of the rail network across Europe, stood at over 220,500 km.

• Europe: Rail network density and utilisation rates [free access]

  January 1, 2017
  According to the latest European Commission data, European countries have deployed, on an average, around 437 km of rail network per million people and over 500 km of rail network per 10,000 square km.

• Europe: Country-wise total expenditure in rail infrastructure

  January 1, 2017
  Since most passenger rail systems in Europe are heritage systems, significant investment is required to maintain and overhaul infrastructure.

• Worldwide: Key rail rolling stock contracts awarded in 2016 [free access]

  December 1, 2016
  During 2016, 40 rail rolling stock contracts were awarded. Of these, the maximum were in Europe (17 contracts), followed by North America (7 contracts), Asia Pacific (10 contracts), Latin America (5 contracts) and Middle East and Africa (1 contract).

• Worldwide: Key bus rolling stock contracts awarded in 2016

  December 1, 2016
  During 2016, 24 bus rolling stock contracts were awarded. Of these, the maximum were in North America (18 contracts), followed by Europe (6 contracts).

• Worldwide: Key fare system contracts awarded in 2016

  December 1, 2016
  During 2016, 10 fare system contracts were awarded.

• Africa: Upcoming urban rail projects [free access]

  November 1, 2016
  Development of urban rail, though a relatively new phenomenon in Africa, is picking up pace.

• Africa: Ridership estimates for the upcoming urban rail projects

  November 1, 2016
  The current urban rail network in African countries is being expanded to serve the growing population and the associated increase in the demand for public transport.

• Africa: Rolling stock and technology for upcoming projects

  November 1, 2016
  The upcoming urban rail systems provide significant opportunity for rolling stock and technology providers.

• Middle East: Upcoming urban rail projects [free access]

  October 1, 2016
  Unlike other regions, rail has not been the prevalent mode of transportation in the Middle East and African region.

• Middle East: Ridership estimates for the upcoming urban rail projects

  October 1, 2016
  The current urban rail network in the Middle Eastern countries is being expanded to serve the growing population and the associated increase in the demand for public transport.

• Middle East: Rolling stock and technology for upcoming projects

  October 1, 2016
  The upcoming urban rail systems provide significant opportunity for rolling stock and technology providers.

• South America: Upcoming urban rail projects [free access]

  September 1, 2016
  Cities across the world are currently undertaking major expansions of existing urban rail systems and developing new systems.

• South America: Ridership estimates for the upcoming urban rail projects

  September 1, 2016
  The current urban rail network in the South American countries is being expanded to serve the growing population and the associated increase in the demand for public transport.

• South America: Recent contracts awarded for urban rail projects

  September 1, 2016
  Several contracts for light-rail, metro rail, monorail and high-speed rail projects were awarded in the South American region in 2016.

• US: Population data and forecasts

  August 1, 2016
  As of mid-2015, the Unites States (US) recorded a population of 321.42 million.

• US: Upcoming new LRT lines and extensions [free access]

  August 1, 2016
  The light-rail network, which includes light-rail transit (LRT), urban streetcars and tram network, is planned to be extended by a total length of 430.98 km by 2040.

• US: Ridership estimates for new LRT lines and extensions

  August 1, 2016
  The current light-rail network comprising light-rail transit (LRT) systems, urban streetcars and trams in the US is being expanded to serve the growing population and the associated increase in the demand for public transport.

• Worldwide: Country-wise high-speed rail development

  July 1, 2016
  As of April 2015, more than 32,669 km of length is operational as part of high-speed rail (HSR) networks in 14 countries.