In 2023, the volume of national rail freight transport in France was X billion tonne kilometers. From 2024 to 2028, a declining trend is observed with volumes forecasted to decrease from 19.8 to 19.14 billion tonne kilometers. The year-on-year decrease rates from 2024 to 2025 are -0.86%, from 2025 to 2026 are -0.81%, from 2026 to 2027 are -0.82%, and from 2027 to 2028 are -0.88%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for 2024 to 2028 indicates an average annual decline of X%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Shifts in regulatory frameworks aimed at reducing carbon emissions could impact rail freight demand.
Technological advancements in logistics and supply chain management.
Changes in economic growth and domestic consumption patterns influencing freight volume.
Infrastructure investments and potential improvements in rail efficiency.