In 2023, Poland had the longest length of electrified railway lines for freight transport in Europe with 958 km, showing a 2.76% year-on-year increase. Finland followed with 396 km, increasing by 2.44%. Bulgaria saw a notable 9.79% increase, reaching 134 km. Slovakia and Spain saw declines of 4.21%, standing at 100 km and 46.78 km, respectively. France experienced a significant drop of 16.5%, with 27.32 km of lines. Luxembourg and Slovenia had minimal changes, at -0.082% and 0.036%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include continued electrification efforts in Poland and Bulgaria, driven by sustainability goals. The decline in Spain and France suggests potential shifts in policy, infrastructure investment, or operational focus that may need addressing to counteract losses. The overall European landscape may see increased competition and cooperation efforts to standardize and integrate freight railway systems across borders.
Top countries in Length of Electrified Railway Lines Used for Freight Transport Only by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 958 | 2023 | +2.31% | +2.76% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 396 | 2023 | +2.33% | +2.44% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 134 | 2023 | 0% | +9.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 100 | 2023 | +1.01% | -4.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 93 | 2023 | +2.2% | +2.06% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 46.78 | 2023 | +0.18% | -4.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 27.32 | 2023 | -39.93% | -16.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Luxembourg | 24.22 | 2023 | -0.16% | -0.082% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 11.02 | 2023 | +0.091% | +0.036% | View data |
