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Polish Rail Freight on the Rise: A Comprehensive Overview of 2023 Trends

Polish Rail Freight on the Rise: A Comprehensive Overview of 2023 Trends
photo: Hugh Llewelyn / Flickr/PKP Cargo
12 / 01 / 2024

Poland's rail transport sector has shown remarkable performance from January to November 2023, according to the latest data from the Polish Office of Rail Transport (UTK).

The provided infographic offers a detailed summary of this period, highlighting significant trends in Polish rail freight. The most striking feature is the constant rise in performance, which peaked in November 2023 with 20 million tonnes of goods transported, amounting to 5.2 billion tonne-km.

Polish Office of Rail Transport

UTK further outlined the competitive landscape in the Polish rail freight market dominated primarily by PKP Cargo SA and followed by DB Cargo Polska SA and Lotos Kolej sp. z o. o. These entities significantly contribute to the total weight of goods transported, which reached 213.9 million tonnes between January and November 2023.

Polish Office of Rail Transport

The data provided by UTK showcases the growing strength and efficiency of Poland's rail freight system, highlighting it from the perspective of the industry's vitality and its essential role in regional logistics and transportation.

Source: Polish Office of Rail Transport (UTK)

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