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Trafikverket plans to significantly reduce infrastructure access charges for rail freight operators. At the same time, fees for passenger operators are set to increase, reflecting a shift in pricing policy.
Sweden’s transport administration Trafikverket plans to reduce infrastructure access charges for rail freight transport by 20% from the 2028 timetable. This measure is intended to provide relief to the rail freight sector, as charges increased by a total of 40% in Sweden during 2024 and 2025. As a result, the Swedish government is preparing a budget measure to compensate Trafikverket for the loss of revenue through subsidies.
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Support for rail freight has so far amounted to approximately €50 million annually. From 2028, this will need to increase to €80 million. Infrastructure access charges represent a significant part of total costs for rail operators and have a strong influence on the pricing of transport services offered to customers.
The reduction in freight charges is based on a study commissioned by the government in June 2024, tasked to Trafikverket to ensure objective data. While charges for freight transport will decrease, fees for passenger transport operators will increase by 15%. However, according to Trafikverket, these charges have a much smaller impact on ticket prices.
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Another measure to support rail freight in Sweden involves changes in train formation. From next year, the infrastructure manager will be much more involved in this process than before. From 2027, Trafikverket will introduce shunting services for operators, implement higher speeds for freight trains on a number of lines, and allow the operation of freight wagons up to 34.5 metres in length. These changes will also support the mobility of the Swedish armed forces, particularly in combined transport operations.
Source: trafikverket.se
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