Fluctuating Baltic rail freight figures reflect challenging transition

Published on 29-09-2023 at 11:06

Cargo transported by rail in the three Baltic countries–Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, has noted fluctuations in the years following 2018. The significant losses of transit traffic, mostly on the east-west axis, have impacted rail freight in the region. This situation has resulted in a lower transport share for rail, which traditionally dominates the modal split of these markets.