German court blocks rail regulator's plan to open long-distance market
A German court has blocked a rail regulator's plan to allow private operators into the long-distance passenger rail market. The ruling could delay efforts to increase competition in the sector.
Passengers and rail operators should check for future changes in market access rules.
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Court ruling date
The ruling was issued on October 7 by a federal administrative court in Köln.
Regulatory measure
The measure aimed to facilitate market entry by private operators into the long-distance passenger rail market.
Impact on competition
The court's decision may hinder efforts to increase competition in the rail sector.
Common questions
What does the court ruling mean for private rail operators?
The ruling blocks a regulatory measure intended to allow private operators into the long-distance rail market.
Sources
- Italo blow: Court blocks German rail regulator’s capacity allocation measure By Toma Bačić, Railway Gazette · railwaygazette.com
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