Infrastructure surcharge

Why is an infrastructure surcharge necessary?

Real-world experience in rail freight and intermodal logistics shows that only a stable infrastructure enables transport to be both efficient and environmentally friendly. The infrastructure surcharge is therefore not a simple price adjustment, but an investment in quality, reliability, and future viability. This long-term perspective supports resilient supply chains and measurable climate goals across complex, time-critical networks.

When public funding decreases, ongoing costs inevitably rise—such as for track access, terminal use, energy, and planning services. The infrastructure surcharge was introduced following a decision by the federal government to reduce financial support for track access charge subsidies. This surcharge is a direct response to the decreased public funding and is intended to close the resulting funding gap effectively, while safeguarding capacity during peaks. We are committed to keeping this surcharge as fair and transparent as possible to ensure that our customers continue to have access to high-quality transport services.

Do you have any questions?

If you would like to know how the infrastructure surcharge affects your specific route, volumes, or transit times, please contact us. We will review your requirements, compare options, and highlight optimization potential—because our aim is to find the most economical and reliable solution for you.

We are also happy to send you all variable transport surcharges and other important updates regularly by email. This way, you’ll be informed of any adjustments in good time and can update your cost calculations and transport planning accordingly.

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