In the spring of 2025, the Swiss parliament revised the Freight Transport Act. The Federal Council, the country’s cabinet, is now elaborating on that revision…
The European Commission has proposed a Regulation with measures to enhance the transport of military equipment, goods and personnel across the EU. It should be…
The EU’s Council and Parliament have come to a provisional agreement on the much-anticipated Capacity Regulation. A step forward for international rail freight, one should…
Track access charges (TAC) in Germany will rise next month, increasing the burden of costs for rail operators. The German government has now decided to…
The European Commission has evaluated performance of the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA). While positive on the whole, the Commission identified some points where…
One of the most controversial topics in the European rail freight sector is the introduction of new rules and requirements for wheels in the aftermath…
The European Commission has issued an evaluation of the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA). The Commission found that ERA is “relevant” for the rail…
The European Parliament (EP) and Council reached a preliminary agreement on “a single EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transport services.” Despite…