The 2023 data for European passenger train traffic hauled by electric locomotives revealed Sweden leading with 31.67 billion tonne-kilometers, followed by Austria and Poland. Over the past year, Sweden and Poland saw notable increases of 1.7% and 3.11% respectively, while the Czech Republic and Lithuania experienced declines. Lithuania recorded a significant drop, with -19.66% variation in 2023. Over the past five years, a consistent increase in Sweden and Poland contrasts with fluctuating trends in Slovenia and Lithuania.
Future trends to watch include:
- Growth in renewable energy integration in rail systems.
- Investment in rail infrastructure across Eastern Europe.
- Potential for policy-driven shifts toward sustainable transportation solutions.
Top countries in Traffic of Passenger Trains Hauled by Electric Locomotives by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 31,670 | 2023 | +5.58% | +1.7% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 17,400 | 2023 | -0.42% | +0.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 14,030 | 2023 | +7.8% | +3.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 12,990 | 2023 | +6.45% | -3.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 11,470 | 2023 | +0.087% | +0.29% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 6,490 | 2023 | +2.97% | +0.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 5,420 | 2023 | +1.82% | +1.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 1,510 | 2023 | +4.93% | +0.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 433 | 2023 | +5.35% | -1.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 342 | 2021 | -38.6% | View data |
