In 2023, Latvia led in the European traffic of goods trains hauled by diesel locomotives with significant growth at 5.32%, while Lithuania decreased slightly by 1.99%. Poland also saw a decline at 1.86%. Czech Republic and Portugal showed positive growth, at 1.18% and 6.7% respectively. The majority of other countries experienced declines, notable ones being Slovenia and Austria with over 9% decline each. Diesel locomotive use varied across regions, reflecting different transport strategies and transitions towards electrification.
Future trends to watch include:
- A shift towards greener transport solutions, impacting diesel locomotive usage.
- Continued infrastructure investments to enhance rail freight efficiency.
- Regulatory pressures driving changes in market dynamics.
Top countries in Traffic of Goods Trains Hauled by Diesel Locomotives Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Latvia | 26.7 | 2023 | +16.04% | +5.32% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Lithuania | 25.86 | 2023 | +0.27% | -1.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 21.36 | 2023 | +6.55% | -1.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 5.4 | 2023 | +0.71% | +1.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 4.84 | 2023 | +2.34% | -2.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 3.61 | 2023 | -2.75% | -0.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 2.9 | 2021 | +10.07% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 2.53 | 2023 | +1.78% | -3.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 1.41 | 2023 | +4.29% | +6.7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 1.07 | 2023 | -2.72% | -1.17% | View data |
