The railway transport volume of transport equipment in Germany was 11.1 million metric tons in 2023. Forecasted figures show a steady increase from 2024 to 2028, with growth from 11.4 million metric tons to 12.34 million metric tons. This reflects a year-on-year variation averaging around 2.1% from 2024 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years is projected to be approximately 2.1%.
Future trends to watch for include:
• Continued technological advancements in transport equipment improving rail efficiency.
• Potential regulatory changes impacting the sector positively or negatively.
• Effects of rising environmental concerns on shifting transport preferences towards rail.
• Economic fluctuations influencing transport demand, particularly within the EU.