In 2024, Slovakia leads European passenger train traffic hauled by diesel locomotives with 30.28 million tonne kilometers, reflecting a 2.61% increase from 2023. Hungary and the Czech Republic follow, though Hungary experienced a downturn of 3.68%, while the Czech Republic grew by 2.83%. Conversely, Croatia and Austria registered declines of 1.92% and 3.62% respectively. Sweden and Spain both had modest shares with minor changes, while Poland, Finland, and Slovenia saw significant decreases, notably Poland dropped 31.79%. Lithuania diverged with a positive 3.42% change.
Looking ahead, a continued shift towards greener transportation solutions, including electrification, could reduce reliance on diesel locomotives. Countries investing in infrastructure advancements may experience decreases in diesel locomotive usage. Additionally, policy changes aimed at reducing carbon emissions might accelerate this transition across Europe. Monitoring such developments will be crucial to understand future dynamics in this sector.
Top countries in Traffic of Passenger Trains Hauled by Diesel Locomotives Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Slovakia | 30.28 | 2023 | 0% | +2.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 15.91 | 2023 | -3.28% | -3.68% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 13.29 | 2023 | +2.63% | +2.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Croatia | 11.24 | 2023 | +1.07% | -1.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 7.61 | 2023 | -5.67% | -3.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 7.44 | 2023 | 0% | -0.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 7.2 | 2021 | +4.42% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 4.45 | 2023 | +15.87% | +3.42% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 3.2 | 2023 | +17.89% | -0.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 1.27 | 2023 | -72.43% | -31.79% | View data |
