The tariff levels imposed for the use of railway infrastructure and service facilities represent a significant aspect of the railway transport sector. These levels have a direct impact on the economic sustainability of companies operating in this field, as well as on the competitiveness of railway transport compared to other modes of transportation.
In this context, the “Guide on Pricing Principles Applicable to Railway Infrastructure and Service Facilities” aims to serve as a useful tool for understanding and applying the principles underlying pricing mechanisms, as established by the European and national legislation.
The guide outlines the applicable regulatory framework, pricing principles, tariff review processes, and provides recommendations regarding pricing principles applicable to railway infrastructure and service facilities.
The guide is addressed to railway infrastructure managers, infrastructure service managers, and operators of service facilities, to ensure compliance with pricing principles in setting the infrastructure usage fee (IUF) and tariffs for service facilities.
Additionally, railway transport operators using railway infrastructure and accessing service facilities and the related services provided should consider this document to stay informed about how access tariffs and tariffs for related railway services are calculated.
The “Guide on Pricing Principles Applicable to Railway Infrastructure and Service Facilities” is available for public debate on the Competition Authority’s website. Observations can be submitted via email to directia.dst@consiliulconcurentei.ro until January 30, 2025.