Funding of Rail Freight Transport through Proportional Financing of Approved Track Access Charges (af-TP)

This funding program is aimed at companies in rail freight transport throughout Germany. It aims to strengthen rail transport as a sustainable alternative to other modes of transport and to increase the economic attractiveness of rail freight transport.

The program supports the financing of track access charges in rail freight transport. It is geared towards directly relieving operating costs and not towards investments or development projects.

Support is provided in the form of a grant, referring to the proportional financing of track access charges. It constitutes direct financial relief for eligible companies.

Application submission is subject to specific deadlines tied to the approval of the fee lists. No separate conditions for consortia or special budget restrictions are mentioned in this document.

The application procedure is linked to fixed dates, which depend on the approval of the annual fee lists. Further details on the selection process are not explicitly listed.

The funding is based on a specific guideline from the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport and on implementing provisions from the Federal Railway Authority. These documents define the legal framework and operational details of the program.