# Railway Infrastructure Manager

*Last updated: 2026-06-13*

> A railway infrastructure manager stands apart from operating train companies: it manages and maintains the physical rail network's assets (tracks, signalling systems, stations, bridges, tunnels, power supply) and makes them available to transport operators.

A railway infrastructure manager stands apart from operating train companies: it manages and maintains the physical rail network's assets (tracks, signalling systems, stations, bridges, tunnels, power supply) and makes them available to transport operators. The manager collects track access fees and station charges, conducts regular safety inspections, and coordinates maintenance and renewal works to ensure operational safety and punctuality. In Europe, national infrastructure managers (such as ÖBB-Infrastruktur or SBB Infrastructure) are typically state-owned or majority-state-owned enterprises that grant access rights under non-discrimination principles.

**Source:** [https://www.era.europa.eu/content/infrastructure-managers](https://www.era.europa.eu/content/infrastructure-managers)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Railway Infrastructure Manager |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 83 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-13 |
| Source | https://www.era.europa.eu/content/infrastructure-managers |

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