Russia dominates European rail freight with 345.38 billion tonne-kilometers, substantially ahead of Germany's 31.94, Lithuania's 17.55, and others. In 2023, Europe's overall performance varied: Russia saw a decline of 1.2%, while Germany and Slovenia had increases of 1.61% and 2.18%, respectively. Poland faced a contraction of 3.31%. Over a five-year horizon, anticipate variable sector trends amid geopolitical shifts, economic conditions, and sustainability goals.
Future trends to watch include:
- Impact of decarbonization strategies on freight volumes.
- Infrastructure investments, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe.
- Potential effects of technological advancements on operational efficiencies.
Top countries in Rail Freight Volume at Full Wagon Load by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 345,380 | 2023 | -1.1% | -1.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 31,940 | 2023 | +0.26% | +1.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Lithuania | 17,550 | 2023 | +1.33% | +0.77% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 17,330 | 2023 | +1.07% | +0.91% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 14,140 | 2023 | +0.83% | +0.16% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 13,440 | 2023 | +0.2% | +0.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 11,490 | 2023 | +1.08% | +0.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 6,600 | 2023 | -2.64% | -3.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 5,740 | 2023 | +2.13% | +2.18% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 3,020 | 2023 | -0.36% | -0.4% | View data |
