Geneva  - The Swiss seem to enjoy trains more than other nations, with the average resident travelling around 2,103 kilometres annually, the Information Service for Public Transport said putting the confederation at the top of the global list.

The Japanese came second with residents averaging 1,976 kilometres by train in 2007, though they did make the most trips with 70 a year, compared to 47 for the Swiss.

In Europe, the Swiss are seconded by residents in Luxembourg with 35 annual trips per inhabitant, followed by Denmark, Austria and Germany, where the average citizen travelled 22 times by train.

The Greeks, however, appeared to enjoy staying home or travelling by other means, and only made one train trip a year.

The Swiss increased their travel by railway in 2007 compared to the previous year, the ISPT reported, based on statistics from the International Union of Railways and its members. (dpa)