Commission approves EUR 29.3 million German State aid to support construction of new rail-road freight terminal
The German measure will support the construction of the EUREGIO multimodal rail-road freight terminal at Stolberg. The terminal is expected to become operational in 2035 and to reach full capacity in 2037. The aid will take the form of a direct grant to EVS EUREGIO Verkehrsschienennetz GmbH, the future owner of the terminal. The aid will promote the shift in freight transport from road to rail, in line with the objectives of the EU Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy.
The Commission assessed the measure under Article 93 TFEU and the Land and Multimodal Transport Guidelines. It found that the aid is necessary and appropriate to promote the shift of freight transport from road to rail and has an incentive effect, as the beneficiary would not carry out the investment without public support. The Commission also found the measure proportionate, as the aid is limited to the minimum necessary and has only a limited impact on competition and trade between Member States.
The non-confidential decisions will be published under case numbers SA.122481 in the State aid register.
For more information, see the Commission’s PR.