In 2023, Moldova led European countries with 820.28 million train-kilometers in diesel train traffic, followed distantly by the Czech Republic at 72.33. Moldova experienced a slight decline of 1.78% from the previous year, consistent with regional trends. The Czech Republic and Slovakia saw modest growths of 0.52% and 1.04%, respectively. Ukraine experienced a considerable drop of 1.76%, whereas Lithuania and Latvia had significant declines by 13.76% and 12.18%. Notably, Serbia and Slovenia also faced reductions in their diesel train traffic, highlighting a continental shrinkage trend.
Future trends suggest a gradual decline in diesel train traffic across Europe as countries prioritize electrification and pursue more sustainable transport solutions. Watch for innovations in hybrid and alternative fuel technologies, which could reshuffle traffic volumes and patterns among nations.
Top countries in Diesel Goods and Passenger Trains Traffic by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Train-Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Moldova | 820,280 | 2023 | -22.33% | -1.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 72,330 | 2023 | +2.69% | +0.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 42,020 | 2023 | +0.8% | +0.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 38,560 | 2023 | -1.21% | -1.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 23,400 | 2023 | -9.84% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 20,940 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 17,400 | 2023 | -0.87% | +1.04% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 6,910 | 2023 | -30.45% | -13.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 6,790 | 2023 | -7.6% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 6,270 | 2023 | -5.72% | -12.18% | View data |
