Coronavirus

State ownership will grow in importance

OpinionRail transport is coming to terms with some of the post-pandemic realities, such as different travel patterns. This has had an impact on railway policy in many countries, with state intervention seemingly on the rise.Read more
|2 comments|author: Frédéric de Kemmeter
The railway line Medina Campo-Madrid, Spain

Spain extends lower rail fees for 2022

In order to mitigate the effects of the crisis caused by Covid-19 on rail transport, Spain extends the reduced track access charges. This was detailed in one of the amendments to the General State Budgets...Read more
|Comment|author: Esther Geerts

2.5 billion German rail support approved

The European Commission has given the green light for 2.5 billion euro state aid of the German government to support the rail sector in the coming years. The money should benefit both passenger and rail...Read more
|Comment|author: Esther Geerts