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Spain introduces new call for subsidies to help rail with higher diesel prices

Marco Raimondi
July 16, 2026
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The Spanish government is once again accepting applications for a subsidy scheme aimed at helping rail freight operators deal with higher diesel prices. Interested parties…

‘German TAC subsidy cuts will weaken the country’s industrial base’

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July 8, 2026
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The German government is cutting its spending on rail freight track access charge subsidies. Even if an increase in the infrastructure budget accompanies the subsidy…

Medway unlocks 30 million euros in subsidies in Spain

Marco Raimondi
May 27, 2026
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The rail freight arm of MSC, Medway, will receive around 30 million euros from the Spanish government in three packages within the NextGenerationEU funds. The…

EU backs shunting operations in Italian ports

Marco Raimondi
January 23, 2026
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The European Commission has authorised a financial aid scheme to subsidise shunting operations in Italian ports. The measure, welcomed by Italian sector association Fermerci, will allocate €30m over the next five years.

Dutch rolling stock owners can now apply for ERTMS subsidies

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May 1, 2025
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The Netherlands has opened applications for ERTMS subsidies. Rolling stock owners can submit their requests until 31 July. The subsidies will cover a maximum of…

German rail freight association wants TAC subsidies back at 350 million euros

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July 16, 2024
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The German rail freight association Die Güterbahnen wants to reinstate the 350 million euro track access charge (TAC) subsidies. Earlier, the sector got a disappointing…

Who (and why) gains from Germany’s €1.7 billion single wagonload fund?

Nikos Papatolios
May 24, 2024
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With single wagonload transport being one of the most fragile and volatile services offered by the rail freight industry, the 1.7 billion euros that Germany will pour into it sounded like music to the ears of logisticians. Nevertheless, soon, joy was overtaken by doubt, considering reports claiming that DB Cargo would be the primary beneficiary…

Spain allocates an additional 43,5 million euros for eco subsidies

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April 25, 2024
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Spain has allocated an additional 43,5 million euros for eco-incentive subsidies. With the subsidies, Spain intends to promote rail freight based on environmental and socioeconomic merit. The eco-incentive subsidies were introduced after a deal with the European Commission (EC) on the release of funds from the Recovery and Resilience Facility. Earlier, the EC wanted Madrid…

Kenya Airways Gets New Government Support Despite Ongoing Losses

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April 16, 2024
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The Kenyan government may continue to provide financial support to Kenya Airways.

Austria starts 250,000 euro support scheme for single wagon transport in Tyrol

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April 12, 2024
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Austria has started a 250,000 support scheme for single wagon transport in Tyrol, bordering Italy. The programme has been in effect since 1 April. It is not supposed to be a one-time love affair with rail as it aims at a long-term modal shift breakup with the road. The scheme aims at “greater efficiency, a…