In 2023, Germany led European goods train movements with 34.91 thousand train-kilometers, but saw a slight decline of 1.01%. Poland and France also experienced declines at 1.86% and 1.04%, respectively. Italy, Hungary, and Romania showed positive growth, with increases of 3.5%, 5.2%, and 7.03%. Smaller countries like Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina also recorded increases, while others such as Denmark and Latvia faced significant decreases of 3.1% and 23.06%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include the increasing importance of sustainability, which could lead to greater investment in rail infrastructure. Additionally, economic and political shifts might influence rail usage across borders, potentially impacting countries with smaller networks more significantly.
Top countries in Goods Trains Movements Share by Country (Thousand Train-Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 34.91 | 2023 | +1.75% | -1.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 8.98 | 2023 | -4.11% | -1.86% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 7.43 | 2023 | -1.37% | -1.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 6.91 | 2023 | +1.86% | +3.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 5.32 | 2023 | -2.52% | -0.011% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 4.39 | 2023 | -1.27% | -1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 4.1 | 2023 | -1.09% | -0.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 3.71 | 2023 | -9.24% | -2.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 3.55 | 2023 | +0.35% | -0.35% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 3.28 | 2023 | -1.06% | +0.46% | View data |
