The forecast data for goods transported by railway in Austria shows slight but consistent declines from 3.84 billion tonne-kilometers in 2024 and 2025 to 3.82 billion tonne-kilometers by 2028. In comparison, the actual value for 2023 stood at 3.85 billion tonne-kilometers. The year-on-year variation for 2024 and 2025 shows no change, but a 0.26% decline in 2026, and a consistent 0.26% annual decline through 2028. The last CAGR over the five-year period indicates an average annual decrease of around 0.19%.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of environmental policies promoting rail transport, technological advancements in railway logistics, and potential shifts in international trade patterns influencing rail freight volumes. Monitoring these factors is key to anticipating changes within Austria’s railway transport sector.
