Press Release: State aid: Commission inquires into funding of Danish Railways

The Commission decided to start an inquiry into two public-service contracts concluded between Denmark's Ministry of Transport and the railway company 'Danske Statsbaner' in order to determine whether these contracts amount to state aid. The two contracts cover passenger rail services during 2000-04 and 2005-14. The Commission has a duty to ensure that public-service contracts do not result in overcompensation for the rail company, which would amount to granting it state aid.