In 2023, Moldova held a dominant share of diesel goods train traffic in Europe, with 91.28 thousand train-kilometers, though experiencing a slight decline of 1.72%. Poland and Spain followed with 1.45 and 1.11 thousand train-kilometers, respectively. Year-on-year trends indicate significant reductions in Latvia, Slovenia, Macedonia, and Albania, whereas Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina showed growth.
Future trends in Europe's diesel goods trains traffic will likely be driven by decarbonization policies and investments in rail infrastructure upgrades. The shift towards more sustainable modes of transport could reduce diesel reliance, with fluctuating demand shaping geographical traffic shares.
Top countries in Diesel Goods Trains Traffic Share by Country (Thousand Train-Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Moldova | 91.28 | 2023 | -22.18% | -1.72% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 1.45 | 2023 | -0.71% | -4.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 1.11 | 2023 | -4.07% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 0.9 | 2023 | +51.71% | -3.61% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 0.67 | 2023 | +3.28% | -1.51% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 0.44 | 2023 | -5.4% | -16.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 0.34 | 2023 | -6.33% | -3.65% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 0.34 | 2023 | +2.56% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 0.3 | 2023 | -10.4% | -0.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 0.27 | 2021 | View data |
