Last year, Renfe hit the second highest number of passengers transported in its history, with 522.3 million passengers, representing a 19.4% increase when compared to the previous year. These figures consolidate the growth in the number of passengers travelling on Renfe's trains, with more than 85 million new passengers as compared to 2022.
We must go back to 2006 to see similar figures. In 2006, 527.9 million passengers travelled on Renfe's trains. In the years 2005, 2007, 2008 and, more recently, in 2018 and 2019, the 500 million passenger mark was also exceeded.
This year, the trips of over 522 million passengers have had a huge impact on protecting the environment. These figures have resulted in:
• A reduction of CO2 emissions by 4.2 million tons.
• Over 350 million private vehicle trips less.
• A reduction in the use of more than 1,790 million litres of fuel.
Of the total number of passengers travelling on Renfe's trains in 2023, 491.6 million travelled on Public Service trains (Cercanías (Commuter), Media Distancia (Mid-distance) and Avant (mid-distance high-speed)) and 30.7 million travelled on AVE (high-speed), Avlo, Alvia, Euromed and Intercity trains.
Passengers mainly choose to travel on Renfe because of the huge variety of destinations, the flexible and regular train schedules, because they see Renfe as a reliable company and because of the latest Government initiatives, such as Verano Joven and free Passes for regular passengers of Cercanías (Commuter), Rodalies (Commuter) and Media Distancia (Mid-distance) trains.
Leading railway company in Spain
Renfe is Spain's leading railway company on lines where the market is liberalized, offering more destinations than any other company, expanded schedules and more trains, as well as the best Punctuality Commitment on the market.
Likewise, Renfe's electric trains have been certified as "Carbon Neutral" by AENOR, as proof of its commitment to sustainability. Renfe's electric trains guarantee zero-emission operations (no combustion processes). Moreover, the electricity used is generated from 100% renewable sources, which results in decarbonisation or "carbon neutrality" as there are no indirect emissions at the source.