The analysis of global movements of trains with diesel locomotives in 2023 reveals notable declines in most countries. Moldova leads the volume with 890.4 million train-kilometers, despite a slight decrease of 0.15% from previous data. Larger reductions occurred in Russia and Belarus, experiencing -0.53% and -1.35% respectively. Kazakhstan, however, saw an increase of 1.58%. The greatest contractions were in Macedonia and Finland, with declines of 26.68% and 6.26% respectively. The compounded annual growth rate over the last five years points to consistent downward trends in diesel train locomotion, primarily due to the shift towards sustainable alternatives.
Future trends to watch for include continued integration of more environmentally friendly technology, such as electrification and hybrid models, which may further reduce reliance on diesel locomotives. Strategic investments in infrastructure and policy support towards green transportation might also reshape diesel train volumes globally.
Top countries in Movements of Trains with Diesel Locomotives by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Train-Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Moldova | 890,400 | 2023 | +0.27% | -0.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Russia | 254,800 | 2023 | -0.41% | -0.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Kazakhstan | 89,470 | 2023 | +1.66% | +1.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belarus | 31,220 | 2023 | -1.03% | -1.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ukraine | 27,960 | 2023 | -1.39% | -2.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 17,560 | 2023 | -0.92% | -1.9% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 12,320 | 2023 | -6.5% | -3.74% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 9,880 | 2023 | -0.26% | -0.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 9,840 | 2023 | -1.79% | -2.18% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 8,900 | 2023 | -1.57% | -2.14% | View data |
