Was waiving track access charges actually a good idea?

Articulated lorries close to railway tracks, source: RAlpin

Throughout the pandemic, track access charges were reduced, mark-ups were waived and infrastructure managers were compensated, in order to support the rail sector in these difficult times. Now that the pandemic is making its retreat, what does the market look like? Does it still need support? And what are the consequences of market interference?

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Author: Majorie van Leijen

Majorie van Leijen is editor of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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Was waiving track access charges actually a good idea?

Articulated lorries close to railway tracks, source: RAlpin

Throughout the pandemic, track access charges were reduced, mark-ups were waived and infrastructure managers were compensated, in order to support the rail sector in these difficult times. Now that the pandemic is making its retreat, what does the market look like? Does it still need support? And what are the consequences of market interference?

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Author: Majorie van Leijen

Majorie van Leijen is editor of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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