#BGBl. 2025 I Nr. 285Law on Mitigating the Increase in Track Access Charges for Federal Railways
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This German federal law, enacted on 25 November 2025 and published on 27 November 2025, introduces temporary measures to limit the sharp rise in track access charges (Trassenentgelt) that federal railways would otherwise face. The legislation aims to prevent significant cost increases for rail operators under the responsibility of the Federal Ministry of Transport. By capping or moderating the infrastructure usage fees paid to DB Netz AG and other federal infrastructure managers, the law seeks to maintain the economic viability of rail services, support modal shift from road to rail, and avoid passing higher costs onto passengers and freight customers.
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Key Changes
- Introduces temporary mitigation measures for increases in track access charges (Trassenentgelt) for federal railways
- Caps or moderates infrastructure usage fees paid to DB Netz AG and other federal network operators
- Enacted on 25 November 2025 with publication in BGBl. I Nr. 285 on 27 November 2025
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