1 minute read / June 10, 2026
The European Union has adopted new rules on the use of railway infrastructure capacity, marking a significant step towards a more efficient, coordinated and reliable European rail network.
The Regulation aims to optimise the use of increasingly congested rail infrastructure across the EU by introducing a more harmonised approach to capacity planning. The new framework is expected to improve punctuality and reliability for both passenger and freight services, while facilitating smoother cross-border rail operations.
Passengers are expected to benefit from more frequent rail services, improved punctuality and more reliable international connections. For companies, the regulation is intended to reduce bottlenecks at borders and improve the efficiency and predictability of rail freight transport across the Single Market.
The first optimised timetable developed under the new system is expected to enter into effect in December 2030.
