Countries ranked by total length of railway network in thousands of kilometres according to UIC World Rail Statistics and CIA World Factbook data. The United States has the world's longest railway network at over 140,000 kilometres — though...
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Countries ranked by total length of railway network in thousands of kilometres according to UIC World Rail Statistics and CIA World Factbook data. The United States has the world's longest railway network at over 140,000 kilometres — though most of it is freight rail rather than passenger rail, reflecting an American transport model that prioritised cargo movement over passenger service when interstate highways absorbed most short to medium-distance travel demand in the post-war era.
Key Findings
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China leads with 155 in 2024.
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Average value in 2024: 74 · median: 56.
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Gap in 2024: China is 5.2× larger than Brazil.
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Data Points
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8 categories
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1 year
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Top Value
155
China
Railway Network Length (Thousand km) · 2024
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Metrics
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Railway Network Length (Thousand km)
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Period
2024
Single year snapshot
Category Rankings
Ranked by 2024 value · vs. 2024| # | Category | 2024 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | China | 155 | 155 | +0% |
| 🥈 | United States | 148 | 148 | +0% |
| 🥉 | Russia | 86 | 86 | +0% |
| 4 | India | 68 | 68 | +0% |
| 5 | Canada | 43 | 43 | +0% |
| 6 | Germany | 33 | 33 | +0% |
| 7 | Australia | 32 | 32 | +0% |
| 8 | Brazil | 30 | 30 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — 2024
155
Maximum
30
Minimum
74
Average
56
Median
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