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Siemens Alstom merger prohibited by the European Commission

Rail transport

The European Commission has decided to prohibit the merger planned between Alstom and Siemens Mobility. This decision follows negative advice issued by several national competition authorities (including the German competition authorities). The European Commission considers that this merger would have lead to two important areas (signaling system and high speed trains) dramatically reducing the competition […]

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Rail transport

Decision D-2019-01-S concerning the appeal of Railtraxx related to the safety procedure S460 On the 28th of February 2019 the Regulatory Body took Decision D-2019-01-S, related to the appeal of railway undertaking Railtraxx concerning the safety procedure S460 used by Infrabel. Railtraxx decided not to proceed with the appeal, as a consequence the appeal became […]

Decisions

The new competences of the regulator resulting from the 4th railway package.

Rail transport

The new competences of the regulator resulting from the 4th railway package. The Law of January 11, 2019 transposes into Belgian law the 4th railway package, which essentially opens the market for domestic passenger transport to competition. In this context, the scope of the regulator’s powers has been broadened. In terms of competences linked to […]

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Advice A-2018-06-C concerning the composition of the MBPS (Management Board Performance Scheme)

Rail transport

The Regulatory Body was asked for advice by the infrastructure manager Infrabel. This advice dealt with the composition of the MBPS, more specifically with a view to arbitration. The Regulatory Service did not consider it desirable that both itself or the FPS Mobility should exercise a decision-making function within the Management Board. External arbitration was […]

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Decision D-2018-16-S concerning the cost model.

Rail transport

Due to legislative developments, the charging model for direct costs of Infrabel had to be adjusted so that the tariffs could be determined in accordance with the regulations. The Regulatory Body investigated these adjustments with a view to approving the cost model, in accordance with Article 48 of the Rail Codex. The analysis of the […]

Decisions

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