In 2019, the Netherlands and Switzerland were the countries with the highest rail network usage intensity for passenger services, at 137 and 104 trains per day per route kilometer respectively. By contrast, Austria was the country with the highest freight rail network usage, at around 25 trains per day per route kilometer.
Rail network usage intensity in European countries in 2019, based on the number of trains per day per route kilometer
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IRG-Rail. (April 29, 2021). Rail network usage intensity in European countries in 2019, based on the number of trains per day per route kilometer [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 14, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1243368/europe-rail-network-usage-intensity-by-country/
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