Germany leads European goods train movements with 273.58 million train-kilometers in 2024, despite a slight decline of 1.01% from the previous year. Poland follows with 70.34 million train-kilometers but experienced a decrease of 1.86%. France and Italy trail behind with 58.25 and 54.12 million train-kilometers, respectively. Italy showed a notable increase of 3.5%, while France saw a reduction of 1.04%. Other significant markets include Austria and Sweden, both facing minor declines of 0.011% and 1.0%, respectively.
Eastern and Southeastern European countries exhibit mixed trends; Romania and Hungary have experienced significant growth at 7.03% and 5.2% respectively, while Latvia and Lithuania saw substantial decreases of 23.06% and 2.57%. Central European countries like the Czech Republic and Switzerland had minor declines, while the Netherlands showed slight growth.
Future trends to watch include potential increased usage in countries showing positive growth such as Romania and Hungary, particularly given the expected economic developments and infrastructure investments. Additionally, sustaining Germany's dominance may require innovative measures to counteract the observed decline, while Italy's growth trajectory suggests ongoing improvements in its logistics capabilities are positively impacting the sector.
Top countries in Goods Trains Movements by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Train-Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 273,580 | 2023 | +1.75% | -1.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 70,340 | 2023 | -4.11% | -1.86% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 58,250 | 2023 | -1.37% | -1.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 54,120 | 2023 | +1.86% | +3.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 41,730 | 2023 | -2.52% | -0.011% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 34,420 | 2023 | -1.27% | -1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 32,160 | 2023 | -1.09% | -0.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 29,110 | 2023 | -9.24% | -2.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 27,810 | 2023 | +0.35% | -0.35% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 25,670 | 2023 | -1.06% | +0.46% | View data |
