Review of Railway Policy Reforms in Europe

This paper provides an overview of railway reforms in Europe which at EU level were initiated by Directive 91/440. This reform process is aiming at achieving opening of the rail transport market, particularly freight, in order to promote efficiency and enhance the position of this mode. The background to the reform process, the legislative initiatives as set out in EC Directives, and the implementation of EC Directives in the EU Member States are discussed.