Switzerland joins the club of countries increasing TACs
The Swiss Federal Office of Transport (FOT) said that Track Access Charges (TACs) in the country will increase by 2.1 per cent as of 1…
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…
European rail freight keeps suffering financial losses
The numbers for the first semester of 2021 keep looking sombre for rail freight in Europe. The COVID-19 impact is still visible, and the situation…
Dutch track access charges under the microscope again
The Dutch infrastructure pricing regime is under examination. Track access charges in the Netherlands are way higher compared to Germany. Simultaneously, rail is more expensive…
Free online event: charging for access to transport infrastructure
A level playing field for road and rail transport can only be achieved when charging for access to road or rail happens on an equal…
Poland refrains from increase track access charges next year
The Polish infrastructure manager PKP PLK has withdrawn its request to increase track access charges of the network in 2022. As a result, the fees…
Track access charges: not an ‘if’ but a ‘must’
The rail freight sector needs immediate solutions to keep its growth rate high and achieve the modal shift from road to rail. Consistent public funding…
Today in RailFreight Live: DB Netze, GEFCO and Oxera
When causing delays on the German railways you will end up paying more for the use of these railways. Germany introduced a performance scheme last…
Austria announces discount on track access charges
Following the example of France, the Austrian government wants to support rail freight operators with a discount on the user charges for the rail infrastructure.…