In 2023, Germany leads in the transport of goods by railway in Europe, with a value of 61.82 billion tonne-kilometers and a slight year-on-year increase of 0.66%. Poland follows with 38.92 billion tonne-kilometers, although experiencing a decrease of 0.86%. France and the UK also saw decreases of 1.92% and 1.76%, respectively. Notably, Italy and Bulgaria witnessed significant growths of 4.75% and 3.54%. Conversely, countries such as Portugal (-6.27%), Estonia (-10.71%), and Denmark (-8.75%) faced notable declines. The forecast highlights steady or slight growth in several key markets.
Future trends to watch include the impact of environmental policies on railway transport, the integration of new technologies for efficiency, and the potential for cross-border collaborations to enhance rail infrastructure. Attention should also be given to smaller markets showing signs of growth, as well as strategies to overcome challenges in regions with declining trends.
Top countries in Goods Transported by Railway National Transport by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 61,820 | 2023 | +1.22% | +0.66% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 38,920 | 2023 | -6.85% | -0.86% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 18,560 | 2023 | -11.4% | -1.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 15,290 | 2023 | -1.68% | -1.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 14,320 | 2023 | +0.15% | +0.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 12,990 | 2023 | +2.35% | +4.75% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 9,410 | 2023 | +1.27% | -0.35% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 8,970 | 2023 | +0.52% | +0.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 6,580 | 2023 | -10.79% | -1.37% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 4,980 | 2023 | -7.67% | -3.35% | View data |
