#52026XC01656Guidelines on State Aid for Land and Multimodal Transport
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These guidelines aim to facilitate the provision of state aid for land transport, including railways and inland waterways, while ensuring compliance with EU competition law. The objectives include promoting sustainable transport solutions, reducing external costs associated with transport, and enhancing interoperability across transport modes. It regulates specific conditions under which member states can grant public support to various transport stakeholders, fostering a transition towards eco-friendly transport systems.
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Key Changes
- Replaces the 2008 Railway Guidelines to reflect current market dynamics and EU environmental goals.
- Extends the scope of state aid regulations to include sustainable multimodal transport and inland waterways.
- Clarifies conditions for aid targeting the acquisition and modernization of transport facilities and rolling stock.
Obligations
What this law requires
Member States must ensure all state aid for transport coordination includes transparency measures and public disclosure of aid granted
Member States must establish an entrustment act that specifies public service obligations and methods for calculating compensation before granting aid for rail freight public services
Member States must ensure state aid for rail freight public services complies with Directive 2012/34/EU and the Transparency Directive
Member States must apply EU public procurement rules when granting state aid for rail freight public services
Member States must notify the Commission before granting state aid for land and multimodal transport, except for measures explicitly listed as not subject to notification in Section 3