In 2023, the number of train wagons for intermodal transport in France stood at 3.88 thousand. Forecasted data shows a steady annual decline from 2024 to 2028, with values decreasing from 3.8 thousand in 2024 to 3.58 thousand in 2028. Comparing year-on-year variations, the decrease is gradual, averaging around a 1.5% decline each year. Over the last five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) indicates an average yearly reduction of approximately 1.5%.
Future trends to watch for include the potential impact of rising fuel prices on rail transport demand, technological advancements in rail logistics, and shifts in national and EU transportation policies promoting rail over road transport to reduce carbon emissions.
