Germany wants to almost nullify track access charges

Bei Ratingen-West ist eine Ellok der Baureihe 193 Vectron von DB Cargo mit einem Güterzug unterwegs

Germany has proposed to continue the reduction of track access charges until the end of 2021. Interestingly, the charges will almost be nullified; from the current 50 per cent reduction it wants to move to a reduction of 98 per cent. The support comes in the face of the ongoing pandemic, which has caused significant losses for the rail freight industry.

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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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Germany wants to almost nullify track access charges

Bei Ratingen-West ist eine Ellok der Baureihe 193 Vectron von DB Cargo mit einem Güterzug unterwegs

Germany has proposed to continue the reduction of track access charges until the end of 2021. Interestingly, the charges will almost be nullified; from the current 50 per cent reduction it wants to move to a reduction of 98 per cent. The support comes in the face of the ongoing pandemic, which has caused significant losses for the rail freight industry.

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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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