In 2023, Spain led European passenger train traffic with 38.49 billion tonne-kilometers, followed by Sweden and Austria at 32.02 and 31.27 respectively. Growth was modest or declining in most countries, with variations showing slight increases in Sweden and Hungary and declines in most others. Notably, Lithuania bucked trends with a 5.13% increase. Over the past five years, Poland and Austria have shown stable demand, while some smaller markets saw larger shifts due to economic or infrastructure developments.
Future considerations include investments in sustainable rail technologies, which may benefit countries with larger networks, and geopolitical factors affecting Eastern Europe. Watching EU transport policy changes and environmental commitments could also uncover emerging growth opportunities for rail traffic.
Top countries in Traffic of Passenger Trains Hauled by Any Type of Locomotive by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 38,490 | 2021 | +10.14% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 32,020 | 2023 | +5.27% | +1.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 31,270 | 2023 | +0.39% | -0.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 28,020 | 2023 | -0.31% | -0.15% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 25,270 | 2023 | +6.32% | -0.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 18,300 | 2023 | +0.93% | +0.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 8,620 | 2023 | -0.6% | -2.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 8,300 | 2023 | +3.99% | +1.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 2,080 | 2023 | +1.27% | -1.17% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 1,590 | 2023 | +13.12% | +5.13% | View data |
