Dutch rail rules might favor state-owned operator, EU Commission says
( June 29, 2026, 14:36 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The European Commission has said that national rules for the allocation of capacity on the Dutch mainline rail network may infringe EU competition law, as they grant priority to state-owned incumbent Nederlandse Spoorwegen over any competitors. The regulator sent a letter of formal notice, which is the first step of the procedure against member states that breach EU law, according to a press release published on Monday. The Netherlands now has two months to answer.Press release is attached. Case reference is AT.40886....
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