Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Switzerland compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Switzerland
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#2 In EuropeBusiness
#5 In EuropeEmployees
#5 In EuropeWages
#2 In EuropeThe Passenger Rail Transport in Switzerland ranks 2nd in Europe with regards to its 2024 revenue (€17.8bn). Revenue received by operators in Switzerland has been low in volatility over the past five-year period, with the average annual change in revenue (2.4 %) most comparable to...
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Revenue per Enterprise
Value (€ Million) in 2024
Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Passenger Rail Transport industry in Switzerland in 2024?
The market size of the Passenger Rail Transport industry in Switzerland is €17.8bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Passenger Rail Transport in Switzerland industry in 2024?
There are 32 businesses in the Passenger Rail Transport industry in Switzerland, which has grown at a CAGR of 5.9 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Passenger Rail Transport industry in Switzerland grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Passenger Rail Transport industry in Switzerland has been growing at a CAGR of 2.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Passenger Rail Transport industry in Switzerland over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Passenger Rail Transport industry in Switzerland is expected to grow.
What does the Passenger Rail Transport in Switzerland include?
Conventional train transport and High-speed train transport are part of the Passenger Rail Transport industry.
How competitive is the Passenger Rail Transport industry in Switzerland?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Passenger Rail Transport industry in Switzerland.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
Complementors
International industries
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The Passenger Rail Transport in Europe incorporates rail transportation of passengers using railway rolling stock on mainline networks spread over Europe. It includes passenger transport by interurban railways, sleeping cars or dining cars as an integrated operation of railway companies. The industry excludes the operation of urban and suburban transport systems and passenger terminal activities.
What's included in this industry?
Conventional train transport High-speed train transport Tilting train transportIndustry Code
4911 - Passenger rail transport, interurban in Switzerland
Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Passenger Rail Transport in Switzerland
- Employees in the Passenger Rail Transport in Switzerland
- Business in the Passenger Rail Transport in Switzerland
- Profit in the Passenger Rail Transport in Switzerland
Current Performance
Analysis
How does this country's performance compare to Europe?
Life Cycle
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
International Trade
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
ANALYSIS
What is the competitive landscape in Europe?
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
With commuters being the largest market for passenger rail transport, employment numbers in Europe have a substantial bearing on demand. Higher employment generally translates into higher passenger numbers, though other working trends also play a part in determining the level of travel. COVID-19 brought about a more widespread trend of working from home, disrupting the relationship between employment levels and passenger numbers.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Passenger Rail Transport in Switzerland industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Workers want wages increased. There’s been widespread industrial action across the rail network in Europe, prompted mainly by lacklustre pay rises and reduced station staffing.
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 Passenger Rail Transport in Switzerland industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
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 (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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