In 2023, Germany led the European market in goods transported by railway transit with a volume of 14.37 billion tonne kilometers, showing a significant year-on-year increase of 9.62%. Austria and Switzerland followed with 8.55 and 7.66 billion tonne kilometers respectively, both witnessing modest increases. Hungary showcased a substantial 7.05% growth, reaching 4.57 billion tonne kilometers. France also saw a steady rise of 2.98%, while Slovakia experienced a slight dip of 1.8%. The Czech Republic remained stable with a minor increase. In contrast, Poland and Lithuania saw declines in railway transit volume.
Denmark's railway transit volume decreased by 4.75%, while Sweden saw a moderate rise. Croatia recorded a notable increase of 12.66%, whereas Latvia and the Netherlands experienced declines, with Latvia down by 11.51%. Bulgaria saw a significant surge of 32.45%, while Luxembourg's volume plummeted by 24.21%. Italy, despite having a negligible volume of 0.031 billion tonne kilometers, remained unchanged. Macedonia and Slovenia showed slight growths, while Romania exhibited modest growth.
Future trends to watch for include continued expansion in Germany and Austria, driven by infrastructure investments and environmental policies. Rising trends in Croatia and Bulgaria suggest emerging markets. Additionally, the impacts of technological advancements and sustainability initiatives will likely shape the landscape of European railway transit, with potential growth in green logistics and intermodal transport solutions.
Top countries in Goods Transported by Railway Transit by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 14,370 | 2023 | +0.77% | +9.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 8,550 | 2023 | +3.31% | +2.26% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Switzerland | 7,660 | 2023 | +2.97% | +1.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 4,570 | 2023 | +2.31% | +7.05% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 4,180 | 2023 | +0.14% | +2.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 2,780 | 2023 | +0.87% | -1.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 2,610 | 2023 | -14.27% | +0.76% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 2,340 | 2023 | +3.77% | -0.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 2,300 | 2023 | +19.57% | -6.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 1,680 | 2023 | -5.27% | -4.75% | View data |
