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Passenger Rail Transport in France Industry Data and Analysis
France's passenger rail transport industry has seen robust growth in recent years, slightly increasing its share of the broader passenger transport market. SNCF, the main provider of rail passenger services in France, has played a central role in this expansion by developing its high-speed TGV network. This has improved accessibility and reduced journey times on major routes such as Paris-Lyon. In addition, the revitalisation of regional rail services and the provision of night trains has boosted this growth, with both regional TER services and night trains seeing a significant increase in passenger numbers. Over the five years through 2025, industry revenue is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 1.4% to €28.7 billion, including a 0.7% increase in 2025 alone.The French rail passenger market is currently undergoing liberalisation, driven by regulatory changes in the European Union. With the introduction of competition, new players such as Trenitalia have entered the market, offering services on high-demand routes. In response, SNCF has diversified and adapted its offering by providing low-cost Ouigo services and premium TGV InOui trains, which are driving passenger growth and improving service quality to meet evolving customer demands. Despite challenges such as high infrastructure costs and complex regulations that deter new market entrants, initiatives focusing on customer experience and innovation were largely successful. This competitive landscape increasingly serves both price-sensitive and premium segments, creating a more vibrant rail transport market.Over the five years through 2030, revenue is set to increase by 1.1% to €30.3 billion. The ambitious ‘New Rail Deal’, announced in 2023, aims to modernise the network over the next decades, address issues such as ageing infrastructure and align train services with environmental goals. Key projects include new lines to improve connectivity and travel efficiency. While financial constraints may pose challenges, solutions such as public-private partnerships should mitigate risks. At the same time, SNCF's investments in next-generation TGVs and the electrification of the network will promote sustainability, with advances in AI boosting operational efficiency. International cooperation will strengthen cross-border operations, particularly through projects such as ERTMS. These initiatives are designed to make rail transport more attractive, support France's environmental goals and strengthen its role in the European rail network.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released May 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Passenger Rail Transport industry in France operates under the industry code FR-H4911. Passenger Rail Transport in France incorporates passenger rail transportation using railway rolling stock on mainline networks. 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. Related terms covered in the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France include passenger kilometres, tgv (train à grande vitesse), ter (transport express régional), ertms (european rail traffic management system), ouigo and public-private partnerships.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Passenger Rail Transport industry in France include Conventional train transport, High-speed train transport and Tilting train transport.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France include Société Nationale SNCF SA, Keolis SA and Eurostar Group.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France in 2026?
The market size of the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France is €28.7bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France in 2025?
There are 17 businesses in the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France, which has grown at a CAGR of 7.2 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France has been growing at a CAGR of 1.4 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France?
The biggest companies operating in the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France are Société Nationale SNCF SA, Keolis SA and Eurostar Group
What does the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France include?
Conventional train transport and High-speed train transport are part of the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France?
The company holding the most market share in the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France is Société Nationale SNCF SA.
How competitive is the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Passenger Rail Transport industry in France.
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