The railway transport volume for coal, lignite, crude petroleum, and natural gas in Germany is predicted to remain stable from 2024 to 2028, with values hovering around 6.4 billion tonne kilometers. This stability indicates a flat growth trajectory, maintaining the same level as in 2023.

Year-on-year analysis shows negligible variations, and over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is effectively zero, indicating no significant growth or decline in this transport segment.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential policy shifts towards renewable energy, impacting fossil fuel transport demand.
Advancements in railway technology that could affect efficiency and capacity.
Economic factors and geopolitical developments influencing energy import/export dynamics.