The European Commission has published its decision fining České dráhy (ČD) and Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) a total of €48.6 million for their involvement in a cartel that obstructed competitor RegioJet’s market entry and expansion. The decision, adopted on 23 October 2024 but not published until April 2025, comes after an extensive investigation and a final report by the Hearing Officer, who confirmed that the companies’ rights of defence were upheld throughout the proceedings.
GMPB — October 2nd — Brussels Calls for a ‘True Transport Union’ as Atlantic Corridor Slips Beyond 2030
2 October 2026
Headlines: Von der Leyen calls for ‘true Transport Union’ as Commission seeks to double infrastructure funding Atlantic Corridor set to miss 2030 TEN-T completion target EU vehicle manufacturing employment fell 9% between 2019 and 2023, study finds Electric trucks already cheaper than diesel in six major EU markets, T&E finds
