The Czech Republic leads Europe in hauling diesel railcars with 27.19 million tonne-kilometers as of 2023, showing an annual growth of 1.08%. Austria and Belarus follow, with Austria experiencing a 0.76% increase and Belarus a decline of 1.75%. Russia and Hungary observed reductions, while Lithuania and Latvia had growth rates of 2.22% and 1.36%, respectively. Poland's usage fell by 1.12%, and Slovenia by 0.41%. Scandinavian countries like Finland maintained stable performance with no growth, while Macedonia saw an uptick of 1.79%.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in diesel engines improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact. Additionally, shifts toward electrification pose potential threats to diesel railcar dominance, especially in Western Europe. The harmonization of European rail standards could further influence cross-border diesel railcar operations.
Top countries in Movements of Hauled Railway Vehicles with Diesel Railcars Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czech Republic | 27.19 | 2023 | +1.04% | +1.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 16.73 | 2023 | +3.62% | +0.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belarus | 16.32 | 2023 | -1.72% | -1.75% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Russia | 12.01 | 2023 | -1.85% | -1.89% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 7.96 | 2023 | -1.16% | -0.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 6.17 | 2023 | -2.93% | -1.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 4.15 | 2023 | +2.31% | +2.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 3.56 | 2023 | +1.52% | +1.36% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 1.94 | 2023 | -0.68% | -0.41% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 0.73 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
