The analysis of the European movements of hauled railway vehicles with diesel locomotives shows that Russia dominates this sector with 668.41 billion tonne kilometers in 2024. Other significant contributors include Belarus and Lithuania. Year-on-year data from 2023 revealed Russia experienced a slight 0.08% growth, while Belarus and Latvia saw declines of 1.79% and 3.83%, respectively. Most countries exhibited declining trends, except for Slovakia, which recorded a 1.13% increase.
Future trends to watch include the shift towards sustainable energy solutions which might reduce reliance on diesel locomotives, impacting countries differently based on their current infrastructure and investment capabilities in cleaner transportation. Additionally, geopolitical factors, especially in Eastern Europe, might influence cross-border railway traffic volumes.
Top countries in Movements of Hauled Railway Vehicles with Diesel Locomotives by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 668,410 | 2023 | +0.22% | +0.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belarus | 53,850 | 2023 | -1.33% | -1.79% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Lithuania | 30,790 | 2023 | +1.01% | +0.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 24,110 | 2023 | +0.57% | -0.65% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Latvia | 17,760 | 2023 | -3.97% | -3.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 5,470 | 2023 | -1.6% | -1.88% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 4,910 | 2023 | +1.51% | +1.13% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 3,200 | 2023 | -3.17% | -4.05% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 1,920 | 2023 | -2.49% | -1.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 1,420 | 2023 | -3.08% | -3.86% | View data |
