In 2023, Russia led the European movements of hauled railway vehicles with 77.68 million tonne kilometers, though it experienced a slight decline of 1.46% year-on-year. Belarus followed with 9.85, declining by 3.16%. Slovakia and Croatia showed positive growth of 2.4% and 3.25%, respectively. Meanwhile, significant drops were noted in Lithuania and Finland, with decreases of 10.23% and 23.94%. Over the last five years, countries displayed diverse trends, with various annual fluctuations, highlighting changing dynamics in railway transportation.
Future trends to watch include increasing efforts to enhance sustainability, potentially leading to a decrease in the share of diesel locomotives as electrification projects expand. There's also anticipation for investment in railway infrastructure across Europe, aiming to boost efficiency and meet rising passenger demands.
Top countries in Movements of Hauled Railway Vehicles in Passenger and Mixed Trains with Diesel Locomotives Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 77.68 | 2023 | -1.25% | -1.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belarus | 9.85 | 2023 | -3.09% | -3.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 3.83 | 2023 | +1.61% | +2.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 2.54 | 2023 | -0.085% | +0.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 1.84 | 2023 | +2.77% | +3.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 1.28 | 2023 | -1.83% | -2.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 1.1 | 2023 | +1.6% | -0.039% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 1.07 | 2023 | -3.53% | -1.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 0.9 | 2023 | -1.18% | -1.51% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 0.39 | 2023 | -11.82% | -10.23% | View data |
