The 2023 data shows notable divergence in the European hauled traffic of loaded goods wagons. Austria leads with 9.38 billion vehicle-kilometers, significantly higher than other countries. Poland, the second largest, saw a slight decrease of 1.54% from the previous year. Most other countries including the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Finland, Latvia, Slovenia, and Spain experienced declines, with Croatia being a rare exception showing a small 0.96% increase.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential further growth in Austria’s dominance due to robust infrastructure and investment.
- Recovery in Poland could be driven by economic expansion and increased trade activities.
- Evolving environmental policies may push shifts towards more sustainable rail transport solutions across Europe.
- The impact of technological advancements like automation and digitalization on the efficiency and volume of hauled goods traffic in the region.
Top countries in Hauled Traffic of Loaded Goods Wagons by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Million Vehicle-Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Austria | 9,380 | 2023 | +135.12% | +89.68% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 1,280 | 2023 | -0.32% | -1.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 562.47 | 2023 | +0.38% | -9.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 258.47 | 2023 | +0.93% | -1.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 204 | 2023 | -0.49% | -1.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 171.4 | 2023 | +8.28% | -2.93% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 121.38 | 2023 | +1.15% | -0.048% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 43 | 2023 | 0% | +0.96% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 0.86 | 2021 | +128.72% | View data |
