In 2023, the international rail freight volume loaded nationally in France stood at 5.04 billion tonne kilometers. Over the forecasted period from 2024 to 2028, the volume shows a steady increase from 5.08 to 5.23 billion tonne kilometers. The year-on-year growth ranges from approximately 0.78% to 0.77%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is around 0.94%, indicating a modest but consistent upward trend.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from environmental policies encouraging rail over road transport, advancements in rail technology, and possible fluctuations in international trade agreements that could influence freight volumes.
