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European railway transport trends

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Recent data from Lithuania and Romania reveal diverging trends in railway transport sectors during 2026. In Lithuania, the first half of the year saw an 11.2% increase in passenger volumes, totaling 3 million travelers, while freight volumes declined by 4.9%. The rise in passengers may be linked to a state decision to compensate 50% of ticket prices for two months. Despite falling freight volumes, freight revenue in Lithuania increased by 6.6%. Conversely, Romania reported a 5.8% decrease in railway passenger numbers during the second quarter of ~~2026.~~ 2026, with approximately 15.5 million passengers traveling by train. However, the Romanian rail freight sector experienced growth, with the volume of goods transported increasing by 9.3% ~~compared~~ to reach 9.786 million tons. This freight increase was driven largely by the ~~previous year.~~ transport of coke and petroleum refinery products.

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