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Top 10 Countries with the Highest Share of Clean Energy in Railway Systems

This ranking evaluates the share of renewable energy sources (wind, solar, hydro, nuclear, etc.) in the electrified railway networks of major economies as of 2026. It highlights the progress of global rail transport decarbonization.

Current #1
Switzerland

Interesting Facts & Summary

Key Findings:

  • European Dominance: Switzerland and Norway utilize vast hydroelectric resources to achieve near-zero-carbon rail operations.
  • Green Electrification: Nations are shifting from general 'electrification' to 'green-powered' rail systems.
  • Data Variance: High electrification rates do not guarantee clean energy; grid composition remains the key variable.

Fun Fact: The Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has achieved 100% renewable energy sourcing, setting the global gold standard.

RankCountryClean Energy Share (%)Primary Energy Source
Switzerland
100Hydroelectric
Norway
98.5Hydroelectric
Sweden
94Hydro & Wind
4
France
85Nuclear
5
Austria
82Hydroelectric
6
Brazil
78Hydro & Biomass
7
Canada
75Hydroelectric
8
Germany
68Wind & Solar
9
China
62Hydro, Wind & Solar
10
Spain
60Wind

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