In 2023, Russian and Polish railway movements led European passenger railway statistics, recording 4.81 and 0.763 billion vehicle-kilometers respectively. The Czech Republic, Belarus, and Austria followed, each with values slightly above 0.25 billion vehicle-kilometers. Despite negative year-on-year variations, Russia remained dominant, while Poland's movements increased by 0.75%. The Czech Republic, Belarus, and Austria saw reductions, with Croatia experiencing the largest decline at 6.66%. Conversely, Latvia had a marginal increase of 0.13%.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of geopolitical developments, technological advancements in railway systems, environmental policies supporting rail use, and economic changes in Europe, influencing the demand and efficiency of railway transportation.
Top countries in Hauled Passenger Railway Vehicles Movements by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Million Vehicle-Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 4,810 | 2023 | -0.66% | -0.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 763 | 2023 | +0.93% | +0.75% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 270 | 2023 | -2.53% | -1.01% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belarus | 255 | 2023 | -1.92% | -2.06% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 254 | 2023 | -1.93% | -1.93% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 29.9 | 2023 | +0.34% | +0.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 29.08 | 2023 | -0.78% | -0.66% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 19 | 2023 | -0.52% | -1.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 17 | 2023 | -5.56% | -6.66% | View data |
