In 2023, Sweden led European traffic of passenger trains hauled by electric locomotives with 31.35 million tonne kilometers, followed by Austria and Poland. Notably, Poland showed the highest year-on-year growth among the leading countries at 3.11%. Conversely, the Czech Republic experienced a decline of 3.94%. Smaller countries like Lithuania showed significant contraction with a decrease of 19.66%. The five-year trend reveals varying CAGR ratios, impacting strategic positioning for future development.
Looking forward, several trends may influence the growth in this sector:
- Increased investment in sustainable transport across Europe driven by environmental policies could boost electric locomotive usage.
- Potential shifts in regional policies and funding focusing on expanding electric railway infrastructure.
- Technological advancements in locomotive efficiency and electric power systems.
- Changes in transport demand patterns influenced by societal shifts towards more sustainable travel options.
Top countries in Traffic of Passenger Trains Hauled by Electric Locomotives Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 31.35 | 2023 | +5.58% | +1.7% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 17.23 | 2023 | -0.42% | +0.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 13.88 | 2023 | +7.8% | +3.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 12.86 | 2023 | +6.45% | -3.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 11.36 | 2023 | +0.087% | +0.29% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 6.43 | 2023 | +2.97% | +0.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 5.36 | 2023 | +1.82% | +1.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 1.49 | 2023 | +4.93% | +0.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 0.43 | 2023 | +5.35% | -1.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 0.34 | 2021 | -38.6% | View data |
