The European total goods trains traffic data for 2023 indicates Moldova leads significantly with 821.5 million train-kilometers, though experiencing a slight decrease of 1.72%. Germany follows with 259.5 million train-kilometers, also declining by 2.05%. Noteworthy growth occurred in France (3.13%), Romania (3.56%), and Croatia (3.24%). Conversely, Latvia and Estonia faced the steepest declines, dropping by 16.39% and 16.04%, respectively. Key European nations like the UK and Poland observed minor decreases, suggesting a modest contraction in the rail freight sector.
Future trends to watch involve evolving transport policies towards sustainability, potential increases in electrified rail systems, and the impacts of new trade agreements. This might lead to a shift in goods traffic patterns across various European nations, promoting increased efficiency and possibly realigning traffic volume rankings.
Top countries in Total Goods Trains Traffic by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Train-Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Moldova | 821,500 | 2023 | -22.18% | -1.72% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 259,500 | 2023 | +0.35% | -2.05% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 72,720 | 2023 | -0.88% | -1.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 59,170 | 2023 | +0.21% | +3.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 52,910 | 2023 | +2.52% | +3.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 41,980 | 2023 | -1.94% | +0.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 35,770 | 2023 | -3.78% | -0.24% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 32,010 | 2023 | -0.072% | -0.73% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 31,840 | 2023 | -0.74% | -0.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 27,340 | 2023 | -1.35% | -0.68% | View data |
