Share of the rail network which was electrified in Europe in 2020, by country
Switzerland was the only European country where all railway lines in use were electrified, making it the frontrunner for energy efficient and environmentally friendly rail services on the continent. Out of the European Union member states, Luxembourg had the highest share of electrified railway systems, at 91 percent. The EU-27 average stood at 56.6 percent in 2020. In total, usable railway lines in the EU-27 had a combined length of 200,099 kilometers in 2020.
Switzerland leads rail investment
Switzerland also came out on top of a list of European countries and their respective rail investment per citizen. In 2017, Swiss authorities had funded 362 euros per citizen for railway maintenance purposes. By comparison, Germany’s rail network, which often prided itself as the envy of much of the world, had only seen 69 euros per citizen invested.
Market dominated by Asia
On a global scale, the electrically moved rolling stock industry was dominated by manufacturers from Asia. Between 2013 and 2017, Chinese producer CRRC held a market share of 44 percent, whereas Siemens only ranked in sixth position.
Switzerland leads rail investment
Switzerland also came out on top of a list of European countries and their respective rail investment per citizen. In 2017, Swiss authorities had funded 362 euros per citizen for railway maintenance purposes. By comparison, Germany’s rail network, which often prided itself as the envy of much of the world, had only seen 69 euros per citizen invested.
Market dominated by Asia
On a global scale, the electrically moved rolling stock industry was dominated by manufacturers from Asia. Between 2013 and 2017, Chinese producer CRRC held a market share of 44 percent, whereas Siemens only ranked in sixth position.
