To facilitate the adaptation of the Swiss infrastructure financing model for railway infrastructure in Germany, technical expertise was needed to assist the federal ministry with performance agreements and strategic evaluations. The challenge involved understanding the Swiss system in-depth and identifying key considerations and potential pitfalls for its implementation in Germany.

expertpowerhouse provided a consultant with substantial experience in Swiss railway infrastructure financing. The consultant assisted the project team by offering insights from the Swiss context, helping answer technical questions, and supporting negotiations related to the service agreement between the national railway operator and the government.

The consultant’s support enabled the project team to understand the complexities of adapting the Swiss model to the German context. This facilitated informed decision-making and strengthened the foundation for a robust infrastructure financing framework in Germany.