The “Track Access” or “Right of Access” agreements allow multiple train operators to provide rail services on a shared infrastruc- ture. These agreements are called ‘Network Statement’ in Europe and an ‘Access Under- taking’ in Australia. These...Track Access Agreement • August 13th, 2022
Contract Type FiledAugust 13th, 2022This arrangement has led to two separate organisations for infrastructure (track author- ities) and operations (train operators). In some cases, these are fully independent and in some two distinct companies under a holding company. It varies from country to country and tends to reflect the political strength of the railway and its unions.