In 2023, Russia led in volume of hauled railway vehicle movements in Europe with 4.0326 trillion tonne kilometers, witnessing a slight year-on-year growth of 0.86%. Poland and Hungary followed, with Poland experiencing a modest 1.03% increase, and Hungary showing a robust 5.02% rise. Austria, Belarus, and Croatia had minor upticks, while Sweden and Macedonia declined, the latter by a significant 13.49%. Overall, observed year-over-year data reflects varied growth rates across countries.
Future trends to watch include increasing focus on sustainable transportation and further electrification, particularly in Eastern Europe. Expansion of infrastructure in Eastern countries and trade relations will also substantially impact these metrics in the coming years.
Top countries in Movements of Hauled Railway Vehicles in Freight and Mixed Trains with Electric Locomotives by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 4,032,600 | 2023 | +1.11% | +0.86% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 98,180 | 2023 | +1.29% | +1.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 54,910 | 2023 | +3.81% | +5.02% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 44,370 | 2023 | +0.3% | +0.39% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belarus | 43,960 | 2023 | +2.56% | +1.52% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 39,540 | 2023 | -0.16% | -0.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 29,010 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 18,510 | 2023 | +1.42% | +1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 17,740 | 2023 | +1.74% | +0.79% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 6,920 | 2023 | +1.27% | +1.4% | View data |
