Deregulation of Spanish high speed rail network

4.2.2015

Question for written answer E-001845-15
to the Commission
Rule 130
Ramon Tremosa i Balcells (ALDE)

The private undertakings which have shown an interest in operating the eastern high-speed rail line in order to be able to compete with RENFE object to paying such a high fee to Adif-High Speed to be allowed to use the track. Indeed, they state that the fee charged by Adif-High Speed is so high that it amounts to 60% of total costs[1].

Does the Commission consider that the said fee demanded by Adif-High Speed is a barrier to the entry of competitors to RENFE?

• [1] http://www.elconfidencialdigital.com/dinero/Fomento-maquilla-Adif-aumentando-Renfe_0_2379962001.html