In 2023, Russia led European movements of passenger trains with electric railcars at 181.47 million train-kilometers, although it grew by only 0.51% from the previous year. Poland saw a year-on-year increase of 4.55%, reaching 119.77 million train-kilometers, marking a robust performance.
The Czech Republic and Hungary experienced moderate gains at 2.56% and 4.14%, respectively. Finland's minimal growth of 0.72% reflects stable operations. Belarus improved slightly at 1.01%, while Slovenia and Macedonia faced declines, with Slovenia at -0.0082% and Macedonia at -1.39%.
- Notable growth countries: Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia
- Declined/Minimal growth: Slovenia, Latvia, Macedonia, Lithuania
Future trends suggest increasing investments in sustainable rail infrastructure and a shift towards more electric rail vehicles across Europe, driven by environmental policies and technological advancements.
Top countries in Movements of Passenger Trains with Electric Railcars by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Train-Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 181,470 | 2023 | +0.68% | +0.51% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 119,770 | 2023 | +1.99% | +4.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 27,970 | 2023 | +2.21% | +2.56% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 23,520 | 2023 | +3.9% | +4.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 18,450 | 2023 | +0.83% | +0.72% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belarus | 12,480 | 2023 | +1.59% | +1.01% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 4,850 | 2023 | -0.55% | -0.0082% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 4,610 | 2023 | +2.49% | +3.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 3,670 | 2023 | +0.17% | +0.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 1,740 | 2023 | +0.87% | +0.84% | View data |
