In 2023, Poland led European electric passenger train traffic with 154.49 million train-kilometers, followed by Sweden and Austria. Year-over-year changes from 2022 to 2023 varied across regions. Poland experienced a 2.66% increase, illustrating robust growth, while Finland, Slovenia, Serbia, Lithuania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Macedonia saw declines, notably Serbia with a significant 13.67% drop. Sweden and the Czech Republic showed modest growth. The 2023 data indicate varied trends, reflective of each country's infrastructure investment and transportation policies.
Future trends to monitor include technological advancements in electric train systems, expanded infrastructure projects, and increased environmental emphasis that may drive growth in electric train traffic. Additionally, the alignment of inter-country policies on transportation could shape the evolution of electric train usage in Europe. Environmental targets set by the EU could also propel further investments and expansion in this sector.
Top countries in Electric Passenger Trains Traffic by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Train-Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 154,490 | 2023 | +2.09% | +2.66% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 125,170 | 2023 | -1.25% | +0.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 110,510 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 72,800 | 2023 | +1.04% | +0.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 32,150 | 2023 | -2.73% | -0.44% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 24,570 | 2023 | -3.44% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 21,780 | 2023 | +1.3% | +0.41% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 6,570 | 2023 | +1.89% | -1.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia | 3,930 | 2023 | -15.25% | -13.67% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 3,710 | 2023 | -0.68% | +0.3% | View data |
