The forecast for railway transport volume of goods in the UK indicates a gradual decline from 2024 to 2028. Starting at 15.39 billion tonne kilometers in 2024, the volume is predicted to decrease to 14.22 billion tonne kilometers by 2028. This represents a year-on-year decrease as follows: -1.95% from 2024 to 2025, -1.99% from 2025 to 2026, -1.96% from 2026 to 2027, and -1.93% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period is approximately -1.95%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Electrification of railway networks and its impact on capacity and efficiency.
Influence of government policies on promoting railway over other modes of transport.
Technological advancements such as automation and improved logistics software.
Potential economic and environmental factors influencing goods transportation.