Short-term TAC hikes put transport contracts under strain

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In a bid to combat the crippling impact of skyrocketing track access charges, European rail operators are calling for urgent short-term support measures. The clarion call comes amidst a flurry of criticism following Germany’s recent hefty price hike program, among others.

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Short-term TAC hikes put transport contracts under strain | RailFreight.com

Short-term TAC hikes put transport contracts under strain

Image: Flickr. Alexander Fink

In a bid to combat the crippling impact of skyrocketing track access charges, European rail operators are calling for urgent short-term support measures. The clarion call comes amidst a flurry of criticism following Germany’s recent hefty price hike program, among others.

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Nikos Papatolios is the Chief Editor of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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