Industry Statistics and Trends
Land Transport Support Services in Europe key trends
Passenger and freight levels influence demand.
Land transport support service companies' revenue is driven by passenger and freight traffic levels, which are shaped by disposable income and European trade dynamics.
Freight rail volumes contract amid economic challenges.
The industry has faced pressures due to receded rail freight, with geopolitical issues, inflationary pressures and tariff uncertainty complicating trade across Europe.
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Land Transport Support Services in Europe
Industry Revenue
Total value and annual change from 2012-2030. Includes 5-year outlook.
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Land Transport Support Services in Europe market size (2020-2025)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 4.6 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €115.1bn in 2025.
Trends and Insights
Expanding passenger numbers boost traffic at terminals
- The COVID-19 outbreak led to substantial falls in the number of passengers transported by rail and buses across Europe in 2020. Border closures and lockdown restrictions decimated passenger and freight transport across Europe. Eurostat reported strong growth in demand for passenger transport of 9.4% between 2015 and 2019, reaching 411 billion passenger-kilometres. However, passenger-kilometres plunged to 221 billion in 2020. Recovery was muted in 2021 as travel restrictions remained in place for much of the year. However, the lifting of restrictions led to a surge in passenger numbers in 2022, fuelling revenue growth.
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Land Transport Support Services in Europe outlook (2025-2030)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
The EU invests heavily in rail transport
- The EU’s strategy for the rail sector calls for a doubling of high-speed rail by 2030, with €5.4 billion set to be invested to help meet this target. Under the Connecting Europe Facility Transport programme for 2021-2027, €25.8 billion has been made available for grants to co-fund TEN-T projects in the EU member states.
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Revenue
€115.1bn
Employees
1m
Wages
€XX.Xbn
European Leaders & Laggards
* CAGR values are for the years 2020-2025.
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Biggest companies in the Land Transport Support Services in Europe
| Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue (€m)
2025 | Profit (€m)
2025 | Profit Margin (%)
2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn AG | 55,116.0 | 1,335.0 | 2.4 | |
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français | 44,634.0 | 2,607.2 | 5.8 | |
Société Nationale SNCF SA | 44,344.1 | 2,568.5 | 5.8 |
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Land Transport Support Services in Europe
Products & Services Segmentation
Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Land Transport Support Services industry in Europe in 2025?
The market size of the Land Transport Support Services industry in Europe is €115.1bn in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Land Transport Support Services industry in Europe in 2025?
There are 100k businesses in the Land Transport Support Services industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 4.5 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Land Transport Support Services industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Land Transport Support Services industry in Europe has been growing at a CAGR of 4.6 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Land Transport Support Services industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Land Transport Support Services industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Land Transport Support Services industry in Europe include?
Rail freight transport terminals and Rail passenger facilities are part of the Land Transport Support Services industry in Europe.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Land Transport Support Services industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Land Transport Support Services industry is Russia.
How competitive is the Land Transport Support Services industry in Europe?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Land Transport Support Services industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Land Transport Support Services in Luxembourg
- Land Transport Support Services in Russia
- Land Transport Support Services in Hungary
- Land Transport Support Services in Poland
- Land Transport Support Services in Slovakia
- Land Transport Support Services in Slovenia
- Land Transport Support Services in Denmark
- Land Transport Support Services in Malta
- Land Transport Support Services in Croatia
- Land Transport Support Services in Spain
- Land Transport Support Services in Portugal
- Land Transport Support Services in Czechia
- Land Transport Support Services in Turkey
- Land Transport Support Services in Ireland
- Land Transport Support Services in Serbia
- Land Transport Support Services in Finland
- Land Transport Support Services in Bulgaria
- Land Transport Support Services in Austria
- Land Transport Support Services in France
- Land Transport Support Services in the Netherlands
- Land Transport Support Services in Belgium
- Land Transport Support Services in Cyprus
- Land Transport Support Services in Lithuania
- Land Transport Support Services in Estonia
- Land Transport Support Services in Iceland
- Land Transport Support Services in Europe
- Land Transport Support Services in Greece
- Land Transport Support Services in Romania
- Land Transport Support Services in Italy
- Land Transport Support Services in the UK
- Land Transport Support Services in Norway
- Land Transport Support Services in Germany
- Land Transport Support Services in Sweden
- Land Transport Support Services in Latvia
- Land Transport Support Services in Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Car Parks in Germany
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this industry operate land-based terminal facilities like railway stations and bus stations. It also includes support services for transport infrastructure including roads, bridges, tunnels, car parks and garages.
Related Terms
FREIGHTAUTOMATED TICKET MACHINERAIL FACILITIESWhat's included in this industry?
Rail freight transport terminalsRail passenger facilitiesBus and coach passenger facilitiesRoadside assistance and other servicesCompanies
Deutsche Bahn AGSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer FrançaisSociété Nationale SNCF SAIndustry Code
5221 - Service activities incidental to land transportation in Europe
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Performance
Key Takeaways
Expanding passenger numbers boost traffic at terminals
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Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2025 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Land Transport Support Services in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
- Employees in the Land Transport Support Services in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
- Business in the Land Transport Support Services in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
- Profit in the Land Transport Support Services in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Land Transport Support Services in Europe industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Land Transport Support Services in Europe industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Land Transport Support Services in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Land Transport Support Services in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Import competition challenges land transport activity. Subdued rail freight transport activity in Europe has limited demand and negatively affected rail freight transport terminal revenue.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Land Transport Support Services in Europe industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Land Transport Support Services in Europe industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Land Transport Support Services in Europe industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Largest Importer
- Smallest Importer
- Total Imports into Europe
- Largest Exporter
- Smallest Exporter
- Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2025)
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2025)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2025)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2025)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2025)
Industry Geographic Breakdown
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue (2025)
- IVA (2025)
- Enterprises (2025)
- Employment (2025)
- Exports (2025)
- Imports (2025)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Concentration is driven by scale. Companies with extensive networks, like Deutsche Bahn, and long-term public contracts secure recurring revenue and cement their market positions.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Companies
Market Share
Charts
- Industry Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
Companies
Data Tables
Top 9 companies by market share:
- Market share (2025)
- Revenue (2025)
- Profit (2025)
- Profit Margin (2025)
Data Tables
- Countries of operation for Deutsche Bahn AG
- Countries of operation for Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français
- Countries of operation for Société Nationale SNCF SA
- Countries of operation for Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane SpA
- Countries of operation for Network Rail Ltd
- Countries of operation for JSCo RZD
- Countries of operation for PJSC Lukoil
- Countries of operation for Renfe Operadora SA
- Countries of operation for Eurostar Group
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
The regulatory environment is complex. Most rules land transport support service providers have to follow relate to safety standards, environmental requirements and cross-border cooperation, influencing market access.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Land Transport Support Services in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Economic headwinds a toll on profitability. Profit has been hit by heightened costs amid severe inflationary pressures and falling freight forwarding volumes. Expanding passenger transport levels provide some support to revenue.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Land Transport Support Services in Europe industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and bottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2025)
- Business Growth (2025)
- Job Growth (2025)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2025)
- Imports/Demand (2025)
- Exports/Revenue (2025)
- Revenue per Employee (2025)
- Wages/Revenue (2025)
- Employees per Establishment (2025)
- Average Wage (2025)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
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