In 2023, Poland led the European hauled traffic of passenger railway vehicles among the countries listed, with a figure of 49.33 million vehicle-kilometers, followed by the Czech Republic and Austria, with 17.26 and 16.69 million, respectively. Notably, Spain, Slovenia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Croatia recorded lower values, ranging from approximately 2.26 million to 0.94 million. Year-on-year changes in 2023 highlighted growth in most countries except Latvia and Croatia, which saw declines. Particularly, Lithuania experienced the most significant growth, at 2.28%.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in railway systems, infrastructure development, and environmental policies promoting sustainable transport, which could impact the distribution of hauled traffic across countries.
Top countries in Hauled Traffic of Passenger Railway Vehicles Share by Country (Million Vehicle-Kilometers)
| # | 9 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 49.33 | 2023 | +3.06% | +2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 17.26 | 2023 | +1.9% | +0.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 16.69 | 2021 | +6% | -1.99% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 8.38 | 2023 | +3.21% | +1.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 2.26 | 2021 | +12.19% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Slovenia | 1.9 | 2023 | +4.73% | +0.46% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Latvia | 1.72 | 2023 | +7.69% | -1.17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 1.08 | 2023 | +5.91% | +2.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 0.94 | 2023 | -11.76% | -8.97% | View data |
