
Support for Rail Freight Companies Employing Workers Affiliated to the SNCF Special Pension Scheme
Purpose: support rail freight companies employing certain staff covered by the SNCF special pension scheme. Eligible: employees in post on 1 January 2025 and covered by the SNCF special pension scheme. Amount indicated in the catalogue: a grant offsetting the cost of the T2 rate of the contribution paid by rail freight companies. These parameters must be compared with the official rules in force.
The scheme supports rail freight companies employing certain staff covered by the special pension scheme for SNCF personnel. The criteria, amount and whether the scheme is open must be confirmed with the funder before committing any costs.
Funded by Ministère du Travail et des Solidarités
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Who can apply
Companies carrying out one of the following activities: rail freight transport, where they hold a safety certificate; or maintenance (excluding repair) of rolling stock, where they mainly contribute to rail freight transport activities, or carrying out rail safety tasks and functions, where they mainly contribute to rail freight transport activities.
Eligibility conditions
The aid application, with all the required information, is sent to the CPRP SNCF (rail staff pension and provident fund) within three months of the end of the year or, where applicable, the quarter for which the aid is requested.
What the scheme covers
Eligible: employing a member of staff in post on 1 January 2025 and covered by the SNCF special pension scheme.
Amount and funding terms
A grant offsetting the cost of the T2 rate of the contribution paid by rail freight companies.
How to apply
Consult the source referenced in the catalogue (https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/jorf/id/JORFTEXT000052951041), then confirm the documents, form and current application arrangements. Check that the source page is still accessible and up to date.
Timeline
Applications are due within three months of the end of the year or quarter concerned; no other deadline is confirmed. Check with the funder.
Key facts
- Funder
- Ministère du Travail et des Solidarités
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Who can benefit from this aid?
Companies carrying out one of the following activities: rail freight transport, where they hold a safety certificate; or maintenance (excluding repair) of rolling stock, where they mainly contribute to rail freight transport activities, or carrying out rail safety tasks and functions, where they mainly contribute to rail freight transport activities.
How much can be obtained?
A grant offsetting the cost of the T2 rate of the contribution paid by rail freight companies.
When should I apply?
Within three months of the end of the year or quarter for which the aid is requested, according to the catalogue. Confirm the arrangements with the CPRP SNCF.
Official source
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