In 2023, Poland led European countries in train traffic hauled by electric locomotives at 24.75 million tonne kilometers, despite a 1.95% decline from the previous year. Sweden and Austria showed modest increases of 0.71% and 0.61% respectively. Meanwhile, Hungary's market grew by 1.18% and Macedonia experienced the highest jump at 6.1%. Conversely, countries like Serbia and Lithuania faced notable declines, with Serbia at -9.03%.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Increased investment in green infrastructure in Central and Eastern Europe.
- Shift towards higher efficiency and electrification in broader EU logistics practices.
- Policy and regulatory impacts on sustainable transportation in emerging markets.
Top countries in Traffic of Trains Hauled by Electric Locomotives Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 24.75 | 2023 | +0.95% | -1.95% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 18.59 | 2023 | +1% | +0.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 16.04 | 2023 | +1.23% | +0.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 11.43 | 2023 | +2.11% | +1.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 11.29 | 2023 | +4.45% | -0.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 5.84 | 2023 | +5.34% | -0.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 5.65 | 2023 | +2.17% | -0.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 3.07 | 2021 | +24.04% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 1.75 | 2023 | +0.62% | -0.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 1.71 | 2023 | +1.43% | +2.77% | View data |
