The 2024 analysis of European movements of hauled railway vehicles in passenger and mixed trains with diesel railcars shows the Czech Republic leading with 4.09 billion tonne kilometers, followed by Austria at 2.52, and Belarus at 2.42. Lithuania and Latvia experienced growth with 2.32% and 1.36% respectively, whereas Russia and Belarus saw declines, diminishing by 2.12% and 1.75% year-on-year in 2023. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate for most countries indicates mixed trends, with notable growth in Lithuania.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in diesel railcars, shifts towards sustainability, and potential impacts of geopolitical changes across Europe, which may influence railway vehicle movement patterns.
Top countries in Movements of Hauled Railway Vehicles in Passenger and Mixed Trains with Diesel Railcars by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czech Republic | 4,090 | 2023 | +1.04% | +1.07% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 2,520 | 2023 | +3.58% | +0.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belarus | 2,420 | 2023 | -1.71% | -1.75% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Russia | 1,530 | 2023 | -2.05% | -2.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 1,210 | 2023 | -1.31% | -0.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 892 | 2023 | -3.04% | -1.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 624.8 | 2023 | +2.41% | +2.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 535 | 2023 | +1.52% | +1.36% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 301 | 2023 | 0% | +0.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 120 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
