Rail market opening and Belgium: time for a discussion

SNCB train at Mechelen station
SNCB train at Mechelen station in Belgium

While in Belgium SNCB is scheduled to receive a renewed concession for the next 10 years, the course from the European Commission in Brussels is instead to bring about more market opening on the railways, including for passenger transport. But what are the pros and cons of allowing competition, and to what extent do European rules offer room for national governments to stick to direct awards?

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Author: Esther Geerts

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Rail market opening and Belgium: time for a discussion

SNCB train at Mechelen station
SNCB train at Mechelen station in Belgium

While in Belgium SNCB is scheduled to receive a renewed concession for the next 10 years, the course from the European Commission in Brussels is instead to bring about more market opening on the railways, including for passenger transport. But what are the pros and cons of allowing competition, and to what extent do European rules offer room for national governments to stick to direct awards?

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Author: Esther Geerts

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