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Covid-19 measures for the EU rail sector
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The EU is working on additional temporary rules to mitigate the severe effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the rail sector. Member states' ambassadors have agreed on a mandate regarding a proposal to give member states the possibility to help the sector by providing relief from certain infrastructure charges for rail companies, while ensuring a timely refund for infrastructure providers, the EU commission said.
These targeted emergency rules are designed to ensure the continuity of rail transport by reducing the risk of Covid-19-related bankruptcies in the sector. The temporary rules on relief from rail infrastructure charges will apply from 1 March 2020 until 31 December 2020 and are extendable if necessary. (ben)