The volume of rail freight transport in Poland showed fluctuations between 2013 and 2023, presenting a growth of 1.63% year-on-year in 2023, standing at 60.27 billion tonne kilometers. Previous years exhibited variations, including significant growths in 2017 (8.19%) and 2018 (8.38%), and notable declines in 2019 (-8.09%) and 2020 (-6.39%). From 2021 to 2023, the trend generally indicates a recovery with average increases. The previous CAGR over the last five years (2018-2023) calculated to 0.3%. Future trends indicate a forecasted CAGR of 1.22% from 2024 to 2028, implying a modest but steady increase in rail freight volumes.

Future trends to watch for:

Emergence of sustainable and green logistics solutions might influence rail freight volumes.
Investments in infrastructure could bolster growth.
Macroeconomic factors such as trade policies and economic conditions will play crucial roles.