The rail transport of goods in Austria displayed varying trends from 2013 to 2023. Notable increases occurred in 2014 (5.88%) and 2016 (6.55%), followed by a peak in 2017 with a growth of 4.61%. A downward trend was observed from 2018 to 2020, with a low in 2020 (-4.94%). While there was recovery in 2021 (7.94%), growth tapered off in subsequent years, with 2023 seeing a minor increase of 0.46%. The rail transport volume stood at 104.35 Million Metric Tons in 2023, reflecting a long-term CAGR of -0.18% from 2018.
Key future trends to watch for:
- Stable growth forecasted from 2024 onwards, with a five-year CAGR of 0.35%.
- Expected total growth of 1.78% by 2028.
- Potential impacts from green initiatives and investment in rail infrastructure.
