The railway transport volume of dangerous goods in France is projected to decrease progressively from 2024 to 2028, starting at 12.35 million metric tons in 2024 and reducing to 11.26 million metric tons by 2028. There is a noticeable year-on-year decline, with the volume decreasing by 2.27% from 2024 to 2025, 2.24% from 2025 to 2026, 2.29% from 2026 to 2027, and 2.34% from 2027 to 2028. Over the period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is a decline of 2.29%, indicating a consistent downward trend.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in safety regulations, technological innovations in railway systems, shifts towards more sustainable and less hazardous materials, and potential changes in European transport policies, all of which could impact the volume of dangerous goods transported by rail.
