General Framework

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, TOCs, vehicle owners and traction current grid operators). DB Energy, TOCs, traction unit owners and other traction current suppliers are now working on implementing the new access rules by July 1, 2026. In preparation for the upcoming go-live in 2026, DB Energy has scheduled various market partner tests to test the new processes and IT interfaces together with all stakeholders. At the same time, DB Energy, in collaboration with the TOCs and associations, has developed a list of implementation questions to address the market partners’ outstanding concerns and assist them in implementing the commitment.