Railway freight in Spain continues to grow in 2024, with private operators such as Captrain and MEDWAY boosting their market presence, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Railway freight Spain
Photo: Captrain

They have strengthened their positions while Renfe Mercancías, the state-owned operator, has faced a decline. The competition in the freight sector is intensifying, benefiting private companies.

Tram extension in Tampere to improve the city’s public transport

Captrain España increased its freight turnover by 13.7% in the second quarter of 2024. Transport volumes grew by 8.5%, and train mileage rose by 10.8%.

Container transport, a crucial area of growth, saw a sharp rise with a 40% increase. MEDWAY has also achieved strong performance, particularly in block train services. It reported a 71.4% increase in freight turnover and an impressive 121.6% growth in train mileage.

Private Railway Freight in Spain

Private railway freight continues to gain momentum, especially in the container sector. This growth reflects a global shift toward more efficient and environmentally friendly transport solutions.

Captrain and MEDWAY provide flexible logistics, attracting new customers and increasing their market share. Block train services help reduce delivery times and improve overall efficiency.

Meanwhile, Renfe Mercancías struggles with declining performance. In the second quarter of 2024, its freight turnover dropped by 7.3%, transport volumes fell by 7.8%, and train mileage decreased by 8.2%. The container transport segment has been particularly affected, further highlighting the increasing competition from private operators.

Railway Freight Drives Economic Growth

Railway freight remains a key driver of economic growth in Spain, particularly in container transport, which continues to see strong demand. Private operators like Captrain and MEDWAY are capitalizing on this trend to expand their businesses. Their success confirms that railway freight in Spain is on an upward trajectory, even as Renfe Mercancías faces difficulties in maintaining its market share.

Looking ahead, the competition in Spain’s railway freight sector is expected to become even fiercer, with private operators continuing to thrive in the growing container transport market.

Rail business, industry, and railway technology news from Railway Supply that you might have missed:

Rail Scooters by Railscooter for Railway Maintenance

Find the latest news of the railway industry in Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union and the rest of the world on our page on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, read Railway Supply magazine online.

Place your ads on webportal and in Railway Supply magazine. Detailed information is in Railway Supply media kit