Now that railway infrastructure and train operations have been separated in Europe -- at least for accounting purposes -- user charges for infrastructure are progressively being introduced to cover the costs of running trains. However, because of ...

This Round Table highlights, through its introductory reports and discussions, some essential economic principles that can help to shed light on what a rational system of user charges for railway infrastructure might be and thereby makes it possible to address a aspect of railway reform in Europe.

Now that railway infrastructure and train operations have been separated in Europe -- at least for accounting purposes -- user charges for infrastructure are progressively being introduced to cover the costs of running trains. However, because of ...

This Round Table clarifies the issues, analyses a number of examples, and defines the potential obstacles to privatisation of railways.

This publication provides readers with a comprehensive overview of separation of operations from infrastructure for the restructuring of European railways.

The Round Table reviewed the various aspects of freight transport by examining experiences in different countries and by discussing some of the more innovatory approaches adopted.