Category: Germany

German states call for compensation to rail freight amid renovations

The upcoming German rail renovations could cause a reverse modal shift. Expected disruptions and additional expenses will likely reduce the competitiveness of rail and make road transportation more attractive. German states have taken note and are appealing for proper compensation for the rail freight sector. Germany is planning large-scale renovation works on its rail network,…

German rail renovations to cost Austrian industry 250 million euros

Austrian industries are set to lose 250 million euros over the planned German rail renovations. The neglected German rail network is crucial for Austrian industrial transportation. The upcoming disruptions and lack of bypasses are a major thorn in the eye of the sector. Germany is about to renovate large parts of its rail network in…

EU Commission approves German rail freight scheme for 1.7 billion euros

The European Commission (EC) approved a scheme for 1.7 billion euros to support single wagonload and wagon group transport in Germany until 2029. “The maximum annual budget amounts to €320 million”, the EC specified. The measure aims at ensuring that these types of transport and the companies operating them do not cease to exist due…

German TAC lawsuit follows political deal that shields local passenger rail

The German rail sector is heading into a pivotal lawsuit that could decide the future of the country’s track access charges (TAC) policy. Eleven rail companies are suing the Bundesnetzagentur following a planned 16,2 per cent TAC increase. According to them, a federal political deal to shield local passenger rail is hurting other sectors and…