Press Release: Railways: paving the way for more growth, more efficiency and service quality in Europe

The European Commission's bi-annual report on the European Rail Market, published on 19 June 2014, shows while it is undeniable that rail is growing, more can still be done in terms of efficiency and service quality in several Member States.

The Report also highlights that open competition and increased public tendering deliver better services for passengers and better value for taxpayers. Europe’s railways absorb €36 billion of public subsidies a year (almost as much as they earn from fares).