Short-term TAC hikes put transport contracts under strain
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…
Why a collective track access charging approach matters
The disparity noticed on the track access charges (TAC) applied by different EU member states is a problem when it comes to utilising them strategically…
‘A train path is a commitment, and when not used it should be returned’
When a train path is missed or cancelled, it is lost. This is the reality railway undertakings and infrastructure managers face regularly, and that is…
Is optimised data sharing a solution to Rhine-Alpine issues?
Approaching the issues that the Rhine-Alpine corridor faces from time to time can be a challenging task. However, the solution could be simpler than expected,…
DB split-up: an operator’s perspective
The new German government recently announced that the split of Deutsche Bahn into two different entities would not take place. There will be an attempt…
How can capacity be improved on the Rhine-Alpine Corridor?
The Rhine-Alpine corridor could be considered the backbone of European rail freight. It’s already the most heavily used freight route on the continent but is…
Not all infrastructure managers compensated for low railway charges
Many countries in Europe have enabled access to rail at a reduced or even nullified rate in order to support railways during the pandemic. This…
Rail continues to lose 30 million euros per week due to pandemic
The pandemic and the consequent lockdowns continue to impact heavily on rail freight. Compared to 2019 figures, revenues from rail freight have gone down from…