In 2023, Russia dominated European hauled railway vehicles movements, accounting for the vast majority with 80.55 billion vehicle-kilometers, followed by Poland at 3.13 billion, and Belarus at 1.84 billion. Other countries like the Czech Republic and Hungary trailed behind. Variations show a modest increase in Russia and Poland's volumes, while Czech Republic noted the highest growth at 1.47%. Conversely, Belarus, Hungary, and most other countries faced declines, particularly Latvia and Slovenia. Hungary saw a significant annual drop of 4.11%. This highlights Russia's continued dominance and the varying recovery trajectory across Europe.
Future trends to watch include increasing cross-border railway cooperation within the EU, potential environmental regulations influencing railway popularity, and advancements in railway technology which might reshape movement dynamics. Additionally, geopolitical events could significantly impact movement patterns, particularly concerning Russia.
Top countries in Hauled Railway Vehicles Movements by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Vehicle-Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 80,550 | 2023 | +0.71% | +0.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 3,130 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belarus | 1,840 | 2023 | 0% | -0.71% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 1,720 | 2023 | +2.32% | +1.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 1,150 | 2023 | -1.79% | -1.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 567.1 | 2023 | +0.96% | +0.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 519 | 2023 | -0.76% | -1.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 347 | 2023 | -1.84% | -2.67% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 194.42 | 2023 | -2.56% | -2.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 77 | 2023 | -4.94% | -4.11% | View data |
