The data for 2023 reveal that Russia dominates the European movements of hauled railway vehicles with diesel locomotives, accounting for 81.16 million tonne kilometers. Despite a slight annual growth of 0.08%, Russia maintains a substantial lead over other countries. Belarus and Lithuania follow, though both have displayed minor contractions in their shares. Notably, Finland and Latvia experienced significant declines of 4.05% and 3.83%, respectively. Conversely, Slovakia emerged with modest growth at 1.13%. These movements reflect diverse dynamics across Eastern Europe, indicating varying degrees of reliance and efficiency in diesel train operations.
Future trends to watch include:
- The potential decline in diesel usage due to increased environmental regulations and shifts towards electrification.
- Russia's continued dominance and any initiatives they may undertake to transition to more sustainable rail systems.
- Whether Eastern European countries with declines, such as Finland and Latvia, will start adopting more sustainable rail technologies.
Top countries in Movements of Hauled Railway Vehicles with Diesel Locomotives Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 81.16 | 2023 | +0.22% | +0.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belarus | 6.54 | 2023 | -1.33% | -1.79% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Lithuania | 3.74 | 2023 | +1.01% | +0.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 2.93 | 2023 | +0.57% | -0.65% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Latvia | 2.16 | 2023 | -3.97% | -3.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 0.66 | 2023 | -1.6% | -1.88% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 0.6 | 2023 | +1.51% | +1.13% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 0.39 | 2023 | -3.17% | -4.05% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 0.23 | 2023 | -2.49% | -1.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.17 | 2023 | -3.08% | -3.86% | View data |
