In 2023, Moldova led in diesel train traffic with a 73.1 thousand train-kilometers share, despite a slight decline of 1.78%. The Czech Republic, Poland, and Ukraine followed, with modest changes in their traffic shares. Notable declines were observed in Lithuania and Latvia, with double-digit reductions of 13.76% and 12.18%, respectively. Smaller markets such as Albania faced significant decreases of over 35%. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) suggests varied performance across countries, emphasizing fluctuating diesel train traffic trends.
Looking ahead, watch for ongoing shifts towards greener solutions, which may affect diesel-powered train utilization. Continued investment in electric rail infrastructure and fluctuating energy prices will likely influence future diesel train traffic dynamics in Europe.
Top countries in Diesel Goods and Passenger Trains Traffic Share by Country (Thousand Train-Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Moldova | 73.1 | 2023 | -22.33% | -1.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 6.45 | 2023 | +2.69% | +0.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 3.74 | 2023 | +0.8% | +0.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 3.44 | 2023 | -1.21% | -1.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 2.09 | 2023 | -9.84% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 1.87 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 1.55 | 2023 | -0.87% | +1.04% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 0.62 | 2023 | -30.45% | -13.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 0.6 | 2023 | -7.6% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 0.56 | 2023 | -5.72% | -12.18% | View data |
