6% increase instead

Germany avoids worst-case TAC scenario

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German rail freight breathes a cautious sigh of relief. The industry has managed to avoid a feared and dreaded 35% increase in track access charges (TACs) for 2026. A major success, but next year will likely see some of the same challenges repeated.

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