No one in the EU travels as many kilometers by rail as we do

Austrians travel particularly frequently by rail vehicles. Austria is once again the EU leader and vice-European champion with 2,335 kilometers traveled on average per capita per year by train, tram, and subway. Across Europe, the Swiss lead with 2,630 kilometers. This is shown by an analysis from the Austrian Transport Club (VCÖ) based on data from the EU Commission.

Austria significantly above EU average in rail transport

In third place across Europe, with a considerable gap, is France with 1,720 kilometers per capita per year, followed by Sweden with 1,485 kilometers and Germany with 1,410 kilometers. The EU average is 1,140 kilometers. In the European Union, Austria also leads with 750 kilometers per capita traveled by trams and subways. The Czech Republic is in second place with 480 kilometers.

VCÖ's demand

In addition to further improving the service, the public connection of train stations, especially in regions, needs to be improved in Austria, the VCÖ demanded in a press release on Monday. Furthermore, increased switching to rail can be achieved with mobility management in companies and tourism regions, it was stated on yesterday's Car-Free Day.

(APA/Red)

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