In 2023, Russia led European movements of hauled railway vehicles with electric locomotives at 158.67 billion tonne kilometers but saw a slight decline of 1.69%. Sweden followed with a positive trend of 1.68%, reaching 31.64 billion tonne kilometers. Austria showed a minimal decrease of 0.28% to 16.4 billion. The Czech Republic and Hungary experienced minor positive changes of 0.005% and 0.63%, respectively. Poland decreased by 1.85%, while Slovakia grew by 0.87%. Finland, Belarus, and Slovenia reported declines, with Finland at -2.28%, Belarus at -4.68%, and Slovenia at -1.11%. Croatia and Lithuania experienced increases by 1.26% and 1.27%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include:
- European sustainability policies driving more investments in electric locomotives.
- Technological advancements potentially increasing efficiency and reducing costs.
- Possible geopolitical influences impacting Russia’s leading position.
- Continued emphasis on cross-border railway integrations within Europe.
Top countries in Movements of Hauled Railway Vehicles in Passenger and Mixed Trains with Electric Locomotives by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 158,670 | 2023 | -1.37% | -1.69% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 31,640 | 2023 | +1.67% | +1.68% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 16,400 | 2023 | -1.17% | -0.28% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 15,900 | 2023 | +1.79% | +0.005% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 11,670 | 2023 | +0.28% | +0.63% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 10,960 | 2023 | -1.73% | -1.85% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 6,580 | 2023 | +0.86% | +0.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 4,510 | 2023 | -1.81% | -2.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belarus | 2,380 | 2023 | -4.91% | -4.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 1,560 | 2023 | +0.9% | +1.26% | View data |
