Czech Republic leads in the movement of hauled railway vehicles with a significant 28.74 million tonne kilometers, showing steady growth with a 1.07% increase in 2023. Austria and Belarus follow, although Belarus recorded a decline of 1.75% in the same period. In contrast, Lithuania is rapidly advancing with a strong 2.32% growth rate. Russia and Poland faced notable declines, registering -2.12% and -1.33% respectively. Other notable trends include an increase in Latvia at 1.36% and Macedonia at 1.79%, while Finland remains stable without variations.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in Eastern European countries like Lithuania and Macedonia. Additionally, technological advancements and environmental considerations may drive shifts towards more efficient rail systems across Europe, impacting diesel railcar usage dramatically.
Top countries in Movements of Hauled Railway Vehicles in Passenger and Mixed Trains with Diesel Railcars Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czech Republic | 28.74 | 2023 | +1.04% | +1.07% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 17.7 | 2023 | +3.58% | +0.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belarus | 17.02 | 2023 | -1.71% | -1.75% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Russia | 10.75 | 2023 | -2.05% | -2.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 8.49 | 2023 | -1.31% | -0.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 6.27 | 2023 | -3.04% | -1.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 4.39 | 2023 | +2.41% | +2.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 3.76 | 2023 | +1.52% | +1.36% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 2.12 | 2023 | 0% | +0.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 0.84 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
