In 2024, Poland leads in Europe's traffic of goods trains hauled by electric locomotives with 83.06 billion tonne-kilometers, despite a 2.3% decline from 2023. Hungary and Austria follow with moderate year-on-year growth, while Sweden continues to improve slightly. The Czech Republic and Finland face contractions. Croatian growth stands out with a 3.98% increase, whereas Portugal and Lithuania exhibit sharp declines. Macedonia's rail traffic sees notable growth, though from a low base.
Future trends indicate a potential focus on increasing efficiency and reducing emissions, particularly in larger markets like Poland, leveraging sustainable practices and infrastructure investments across the region to drive growth.
Top countries in Traffic of Goods Trains Hauled by Electric Locomotives by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 83,060 | 2023 | +0.92% | -2.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 47,350 | 2023 | +3.19% | +1.95% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 43,320 | 2023 | -0.051% | -0.091% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 42,530 | 2023 | +0.35% | +1.05% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 26,270 | 2023 | -1.03% | -1.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 16,770 | 2023 | +1.62% | -0.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 15,830 | 2023 | +5.74% | -1.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 10,480 | 2021 | +9.03% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 6,550 | 2023 | +1.4% | +0.21% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 5,220 | 2023 | +1.3% | +3.98% | View data |
