In 2023, Germany led European railway transit, transporting 25.1 million tonne-kilometers. Austria and Switzerland also performed robustly, reflecting their central European positions. Notable year-on-year increases were seen in Bulgaria (32.45%) and Germany (9.62%), while Latvia and Lithuania faced declines at -11.51% and -6.96% respectively. Luxembourg's transit dropped drastically by 24.21%, possibly due to localized factors.
Looking ahead, continued focus on sustainable transport and infrastructure upgrades is expected. Eastern European countries may increase their shares significantly with EU funding, while technological advancements will further optimize efficiencies, promoting growth in railway freight across the region.
Top countries in Goods Transported by Railway Transit Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 25.1 | 2023 | +0.77% | +9.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 14.93 | 2023 | +3.31% | +2.26% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Switzerland | 13.38 | 2023 | +2.97% | +1.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 7.98 | 2023 | +2.31% | +7.05% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 7.3 | 2023 | +0.14% | +2.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 4.86 | 2023 | +0.87% | -1.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 4.57 | 2023 | -14.27% | +0.76% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 4.09 | 2023 | +3.77% | -0.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 4.01 | 2023 | +19.57% | -6.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 2.94 | 2023 | -5.27% | -4.75% | View data |
