The forecasted final consumption of fossil energy in UK rail transport shows a slight declining trend from 2024 to 2028. With a minimal year-on-year decrease, the consumption lowers from 35.09 thousand terajoules in 2024 to 34.9 thousand terajoules in 2028, representing a total reduction of 0.54% over the five-year span. This translates to a CAGR of approximately -0.11%, suggesting stable but gradual movement towards reduced fossil energy usage.

Future trends to watch for include:

Adoption of alternative energy sources, such as electric and hydrogen technologies, in rail systems.
Potential impact of government's sustainable transport policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions.
Technological advancements in fuel efficiency for diesel trains.