The United Kingdom leads in fossil energy consumption for rail transport in Europe, with a slight increase of 0.46% in 2023. Germany follows, despite a decrease of 1.54%. Poland and Romania show minor positive variations. Notably significant decreases occurred in Ukraine and Greece, at -11.48% and -14.67% respectively, signifying potential shifts toward greener alternatives. Overall, most countries experienced declines or minimal growth, highlighting a general movement towards energy efficiency and potential adoption of alternative energy sources in rail transport.
Future trends to observe include accelerated adoption of renewable energy in rail transport and technological advancements aimed at reducing fossil fuel dependence. Governmental policies and environmental initiatives will likely drive significant transformation across the European rail sector.
Top countries in Fossil Energy Final Consumption in Rail Transport by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 9,760 | 2023 | -0.13% | +0.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 8,410 | 2023 | -3.71% | -1.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 3,990 | 2023 | +4.56% | +0.0008% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 3,720 | 2023 | +2.37% | -0.95% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ukraine | 2,000 | 2023 | -8.05% | -11.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 1,960 | 2023 | -0.83% | -1.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 1,760 | 2023 | +1.67% | -0.93% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 1,740 | 2023 | +1.35% | +2.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 1,630 | 2023 | -11.99% | -7.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 1,630 | 2023 | +3.36% | -0.56% | View data |
