EU Commission
Brussels,

New EU Competitiveness Compass Plan Must Ensure Faster Time to Market in Rail

The EU can create competitiveness globally – but only if it has competitive markets within its own border first of all.

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Brussels,

2025: New Year, New Opportunity

With a new EU Commission and new governments in some key countries, innovators in passenger rail are keen to create modal shift.

However, historical regulation is holding back the market - 2025 is a new opportunity to push ahead with market opening.

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The Hague,

The New Direct Award To Dutch Railways (NS) Will Cost More – For Both Passengers And Taxpayers

Netherlands: The government has directly awarded a new 9-year Public Service Obligation contract (‘PSC’) to state-owned NS to operate the Main Rail Network from 2025 until 2033.

But it is still not finalised: an infringement procedure is ongoing. Market opening would be better - for both passengers & taxpayers.

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Den Haag,

De Onderhandse Gunning Van Het Hoofdrailnet Aan NS Gaat Meer Kosten – Voor Zowel Reizigers Als Belastingbetalers

De Nederlandse overheid heeft een 9-jarige hoofrailnetconcessie voor de periode 2025 tot en met 2033 onderhands gegund aan NS.

Maar het is nog niet definitief: er loopt een inbreukprocedure. Marktopening zou beter zijn - zowel voor de reizigers als voor de belastingbetalers.

Het persbericht lezen
Brussels,

ALLRAIL welcomes the Commission’s fine on ČD and ÖBB for anti-competitive behaviour against a new entrant

Read the special statement