Standard / estimated Indicators used in other EU countries for the allocation of compensation funds

Austria:
Compensation levels are clearly determined in advance.
The level of compensation is the result of the difference between the foreseen costs and
revenues.
The calculation of the overall costs for the service in question as a whole will be based upon
the following costs:
• staff;
• energy;
• infrastructure charge;
• maintenance and repair of vehicles;
• rolling stock;
• installations necessary for operating passenger transport services;
• (historic) debt payment;
• sales/marketing costs.
Optionally, and on a case by case basis, additional costs can be included.
A ‘reasonable profit’ may also be included in the contract. This is however not systematic
for each contract.

Belgium
Compensation levels are clearly determined in advance.
The level of compensation is the result of the difference between the foreseen costs and
revenues.
The compensation is awarded in the form of both financial influx and exclusive rights on the
entire network (with a view to limit the overall level of financial support).
A ‘reasonable profit’ is foreseen in the contract. Its level will differ depending upon the level
of risks borne by the operator concerned.
While compensation levels have been reasonable over the past years, it should be noted
that SNCB has made some important losses in 2009 and 2010.
As a bonus, the railway undertaking may increase tariffs applied on public service lines on
the condition that the railway undertaking proves that:
• such increase follows the general index;
• quality of service in terms of punctuality has increased.

Bulgaria
The level of compensation is the result of the difference between the foreseen costs and
revenues.
The calculation of the overall costs for the service in question as a whole will generally be
based upon the following costs:
• staff;
• energy;
• infrastructure charge;
• maintenance and repair of vehicles;
• rolling stock;
• installations necessary for operating passenger transport services;
• (historic) debt payment;
• other fixed costs.
The compensation level does take into account a ‘reasonable profit’ granted to the operator.