In 2023, the railway transport volume of gases in France was approximately 1.18 billion tonne kilometers. From 2024 to 2028, the data shows a slight, consistent decline with yearly values descending from 1.16 to 1.10 billion tonne kilometers. This indicates a diminishing trend in gas transport by railway with an average annual decrease of around 1.5% during this five-year period.
Future trends to watch for include the shift towards alternative transportation modes and any regulatory changes targeting carbon emissions, which could impact the volume of gas transported by rail, potentially accelerating the decline or stabilizing volumes based on the energy transition pace.
