Support for Modernisation and Creation of Rail-connected Terminal Installations (ITE)
The scheme concerns the infrastructure and equipment making up a private rail siding and aims to make rail freight easier for businesses to access. The project must meet the funder’s technical conditions; the announced caps reach €1.25M for creation or reactivation and €1M for renovation or development.
This aid supports businesses that create, reactivate, renovate or develop a private rail siding (installation terminale embranchée, ITE) connected to the national rail network. The catalogue announces up to 50% of eligible costs, with separate caps for creation/reactivation and for renovation/development.
Funded by Région Grand Est
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Who can apply
Businesses connected to the national rail network that already have a private rail siding (for whose organisation and operation they are responsible); businesses wishing to create a private rail siding. Final eligibility depends on the rules and the funder’s review.
Eligibility conditions
The catalogue does not record all the conditions. Consult the official rules to check the criteria, exclusions and combination rules.
What the scheme covers
Creation, reactivation, renovation or development of a private rail siding. Eligible costs: costs concerning the infrastructure and equipment making up the second part of the siding, used exclusively and directly for rail freight operations, notably tracks, loading platforms, loading areas, lighting installations, crane systems, fixed loading equipment, weighbridges and installations designed for shunting rolling stock; rail traction units used on the siding with hybrid, electric or hydrogen power or running exclusively on biofuels. The official list of accepted costs prevails; costs not mentioned must be confirmed before any commitment.
Amount and funding terms
Grant of up to 50% of eligible costs, up to €1,000,000 for developing or renovating a private rail siding and €1,250,000 for creating or reactivating one. Additional aid may be requested from the area’s EPCIs. The amount awarded depends on the cost base accepted, the caps and the review of the application; the announced cap is not a guarantee of award.
How to apply
Consult the rules and the funder’s page, confirm that the scheme is open, the eligibility of costs and the list of documents. Catalogue source: https://www.grandest.fr/vos-aides-regionales/modernisation-creation-installations-terminales-embranchees/. Have the procedure confirmed before committing any costs.
Timeline
No usable end date is confirmed in the catalogue. Check the opening, campaign dates and rules on starting costs with the funder.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Grand Est
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €1,250,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 50%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Grand Est
Frequently asked questions
Which private rail siding projects are concerned?
The scheme covers the creation, reactivation, renovation or development of a private rail siding connected to the national rail network. Only the infrastructure and equipment defined in the rules can be accepted.
What cap applies to a private rail siding?
The catalogue mentions aid of up to 50% of eligible costs, with a cap of €1,000,000 for development or renovation and €1,250,000 for creation or reactivation. Have the cost base and other limits confirmed by the funder.
Who can apply for a private rail siding?
The scheme targets a business responsible for an existing siding or a business wishing to create one. The connection to the national rail network and responsibility for organisation and operation must be documented.
Which supporting documents should I prepare before applying?
Prepare a technical description of the project, the detailed budget, quotes and evidence of the rail connection or the creation project. The exact list of documents and the application date must be confirmed with the funder.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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