Poland leads in goods train traffic with 104.32 billion tonne kilometers, although it faced a decline of 2.38% in 2023. Hungary and Sweden showed positive growth with increases of 1.47% and 1.16%, respectively. Latvia recorded the highest growth at 5.32%. Many countries like Lithuania, Finland, and Slovakia saw slight decreases. Croatia and Macedonia showed growth of 3.33% and 2.33%, indicating recovery. Poland had a previous strong hold but reasons for the dip could include changes in demand or infrastructure challenges. Overall, European countries exhibit mixed trends with varying growth and contraction levels over the past year.
Future trends to watch:
- Impact of economic policies on rail freight developments.
- Infrastructure investments, especially in Eastern Europe.
- Rail's role in the EU Green Deal as a sustainable transport method.
- Technological advancements in locomotive energy efficiency.
- Geopolitical changes affecting cross-border freight flows.
Top countries in Traffic of Goods Trains Hauled by Any Type of Locomotive by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 104,320 | 2023 | +1.65% | -2.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 52,310 | 2023 | +3.08% | +1.47% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 44,220 | 2023 | -0.87% | -0.41% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 44,000 | 2023 | +0.19% | +1.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 32,240 | 2023 | -0.55% | -0.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 27,720 | 2023 | +16.04% | +5.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 26,880 | 2023 | +0.26% | -2.17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 20,170 | 2023 | +0.36% | -1.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 19,070 | 2023 | +6.8% | -1.07% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 13,490 | 2021 | +9.26% | View data |
