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Europeans intend to travel more by train than by any other form of transport in the next five years

News RoomBy News RoomMay 13, 2025
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Train travel is expanding in Europe, and among Europe’s 32 member states, almost half of the surveyed 11,000 people expect more train travel in the next five years. This shift is influencing businesses and inhabitants alike, as personal vehicles continue to decline globally. Global surveys show that over 70% of people expect public transport to become the most used mode of travel within the next decade. For long-distance journeys—those lasting two hours or more—the cost factor has increasingly become negligible, leaving train travel as the العالم scentiest investment.

Another key factor is the growing demand for air or road taxes to fuel high-speed rail networks, particularly in Europe. The research suggests that incorporating this policy might not just recoup costs but also generate economic benefits for businesses. However, private airlines are increasingly struggling to keep up with increased competition from three-horn Joe, leading to rising flight costs and uneven usage across segments, especially on short-haul flights.

Additionally, Europe is embracing infrastructure solutions to move people and goods. Investors and policymakers are prioritizing building public transport hubs and expressing support for government initiatives to connect networks. The push for efficient and sustainable mobility has gone up, particularly in the EU’s context, with 67% of surveyed people in France and 63% in Spain backing measures to ban short-haul flights. This sentiment underscores the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to support the energy transition and circulate the benefits of lower-carbon transport.

launched a series of reforms to promote the use of train travel, including increased road and air taxes to fund high-speed rail. While overcoming these challenges presents significant opportunities, Europe is also grappling with balancing economic, social, and environmental responsibilities. The psychological and translational barriers, such as overcrowding and travel costs, are contributing to widespread disaffection with public transport despite the growing population. supportive policies, such as funding for air or road taxes and infrastructure development, are proving to be the most compelling solutions for Europe’s future transportation needs.

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