In 2023, Russia led Europe's electric railcar movements with 43.36 thousand train-kilometers, with Poland and Ukraine trailing at 26.82 and 8.77 respectively. Year-on-year changes were diverse: Poland saw a 4.54% rise, while Ukraine experienced a minor decline of 0.51%. Remarkably, Slovakia surged by 2.82%. Czech Republic, Hungary, and Finland also witnessed modest growths.
Future trends to watch include a shift towards increasing electrification for sustainability goals. Countries like Poland and Slovakia, showing positive growth, are likely to invest further. Monitoring environmental policies and rail infrastructure developments will be crucial in capturing future increments.
Top countries in Movements of Trains with Electric Railcars Share by Country (Thousand Train-Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 43.36 | 2023 | +0.72% | +0.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 26.82 | 2023 | +2.03% | +4.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ukraine | 8.77 | 2023 | -0.48% | -0.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 6.13 | 2023 | +2.21% | +2.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 5.03 | 2023 | +3.19% | +3.6% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 4.04 | 2023 | +0.83% | +0.72% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belarus | 2.84 | 2023 | +1.65% | +1.07% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 1.05 | 2023 | -0.79% | -0.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 1 | 2023 | +2.29% | +2.82% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 0.81 | 2023 | +0.17% | +0.13% | View data |
