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Train Travel in Spain Sees Continued Growth Despite Slower Pace

todayJanuary 1, 1970

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Recent statistics from the National Institute of Statistics indicate that train travel in Spain increased by three point four per cent in the second quarter of twenty twenty-five, compared to the same period last year. This rise has resulted in a record one hundred and eighty-two point two million passengers travelling by rail between April and June. However, this growth is slightly slower than the three point eight per cent increase observed in the first quarter of the year.

The overall train usage for the year to date has risen by three point six per cent, equating to six million more users than in the second quarter of twenty twenty-four. Despite this growth, the pace has decelerated compared to last year, when the increase was recorded at seven point two per cent.

This continuing upward trend brings passenger numbers one point six million above the pre-pandemic figures from the final quarter of twenty nineteen. The increase can be attributed to several factors, including the entry of new operators, such as Ouigo in the spring of twenty twenty-one and Iryo in late twenty twenty-two, as well as government aid introduced in September twenty twenty-two.

Furthermore, freight transport experienced a year-on-year growth of seven point one per cent in the second quarter of twenty twenty-five, reaching six point two million tonnes. This is the best figure since the third quarter of twenty twenty-three, although it remains below the peak of seven point two million tonnes recorded in the fourth quarter of twenty fourteen.

This article was written with AI assistance and reviewed by a human editor before publication.

Written by: TKONews

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