In 2023, Russia led the charge with 41.84 thousand km of large gauge non-electrified railway lines, while countries like Slovakia had minimal representation. The last two years observed Kazakhstan's line length growing by 1%, and Ireland and Lithuania by around 0.1-0.11%. Conversely, countries like Ukraine and Spain witnessed declines, with drops of 0.66% and 0.56% respectively. Notably, Hungary experienced a dramatic increase of 4.23% year-on-year. Over the past five years, the average yearly variation showed moderate trends across most countries.
Looking forward, the push for sustainable transportation might influence transitions to electrified systems, potentially reducing non-electrified line lengths globally. Monitoring technological advancements and regional policy shifts will be crucial in forecasting future railway developments.
Top countries in Large Gauge Non-Electrified Railway Lines Length by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 41,840 | 2023 | +0.096% | +0.098% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Kazakhstan | 12,400 | 2023 | +0.97% | +1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ukraine | 9,750 | 2023 | -0.7% | -0.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 4,750 | 2023 | -0.5% | -0.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 2,510 | 2023 | -0.63% | -0.64% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 2,000 | 2023 | +0.7% | +0.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 1,650 | 2023 | +0.061% | +0.11% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 1,570 | 2023 | -0.083% | -0.097% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Moldova | 1,050 | 2023 | -0.28% | -0.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 1,020 | 2023 | -0.2% | -0.21% | View data |
