General conditions

Determination procedure for traction current grid access

The determination procedure initiated by the Federal Network Agency in 2019 to further develop the business processes for traction current grid access was concluded at the end of June 2022 with a determination. The determination ensured the transparency and binding nature of the access rules and improved communication deadlines for all market partners (electricity suppliers, train operating companies, vehicle owners and traction current grid operators). DB Energy and the train operating companies, traction unit owners and other traction current suppliers formally implemented the access rules as of July 1, 2026. To ensure the effectiveness of processes and IT interfaces, a wide range of test scenarios were implemented with the participation of other market partners. At the same time, DB Energy, in collaboration with the train operating companies and associations, has developed a list of implementation questions to address the market partners’ outstanding concerns and assist them in implementing the commitment.