In 2023, Russia led the European hauled railway vehicle movements in freight and mixed trains at 4.6459 trillion tonne kilometers, showing a 0.78% year-on-year increase. Poland, despite a smaller scale, recorded significant growth of 0.68%. Notably, Hungary experienced a 4.86% surge, while Belarus saw a -0.23% decline. Austria and Slovakia posted moderate growth, whereas Sweden and Latvia had negative trends at -0.49% and -3.83%, respectively. Macedonia experienced the steepest drop, at -10.76%. Over the past five years, diverse growth rates were noted across countries, with some stabilizing and others fluctuating.
Future trends to watch in the sector include technological advancements in rail vehicles, increasing importance of sustainability and green logistics, and shifts in trade routes influenced by geopolitical changes. There's also potential for infrastructure investments aimed at modernizing rail systems to address these evolving demands and foster collaboration among European countries.
Top countries in Hauled Railway Vehicles Movements in Freight and Mixed Trains by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 4,645,900 | 2023 | +1.02% | +0.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 121,730 | 2023 | +1.14% | +0.68% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belarus | 92,650 | 2023 | +0.56% | -0.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 61,670 | 2023 | +3.84% | +4.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 45,870 | 2023 | +0.23% | +0.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 40,540 | 2023 | -0.25% | -0.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 33,850 | 2023 | +0.29% | +0.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 30,890 | 2023 | +1.15% | +0.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 21,680 | 2023 | +0.78% | +0.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 20,880 | 2023 | +1.7% | +0.74% | View data |
