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July 3, 2023 | Freight

Fret SNCF break-up: what are the consequences?

Fret SNCF is to be split into two companies and many of its routes given to other operators following an investigation by the European Commission (EC) into illegal state aid for the company between 2007 and 2019 when it recorded losses of €5.3bn. David Haydock examines the wider implications for the French rail freight market.

June 15, 2023 | Policy

NS applies for international open-access paths for its own services

Dutch minister will have the final say on whether to open the passenger rail market to international competition in the Netherlands.

May 30, 2023 | Freight

Fret SNCF to be broken up

Measures are response to European investigation into illegal state aid for the SNCF subsidiary.

May 26, 2023 | Infrastructure

EU and ERBD to fund Moldova line rehabilitation

The line will facilitate the transport of freight from Ukraine to the European Union (EU).

May 25, 2023 | Policy

Court declines to rule on NS direct award

Legality can only be determined by administrative court following award.

May 18, 2023 | Financial

EC approves Bulgaria’s €32m grant scheme to encourage shift to rail

Direct grants to operators will fund retrofit of ETCS Level 2 onboard equipment.

May 8, 2023 | Freight

Ambitious approach needed to meet EU rail freight modal share targets

As the European Commission prepares to publish its Green Freight Transport Package in the second quarter of this year, Robert Preston considers what changes in policy the rail freight sector wants to see if EU modal shift targets are to be met.

May 4, 2023 | Policy

CER and AllRail at odds over single language requirement in drivers directive

CER reiterates safety and cost concerns, but the latter are overstated, says AllRail.

May 3, 2023 | Analysis

CER warns against dominance of digital ticketing platforms

AllRail has responded, saying national railways already dominate the ticketing market.

May 2, 2023 | Main line

EC investigates Renfe over alleged abuse of market position

The commission says Renfe abused its dominant position by refusing to supply information to rival ticketing platforms.

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