(8)Over the years, this situation has created very close links between the national railway industries and the national railways, to the detriment of the genuine opening-up of markets. In order to enhance their competitiveness at world level, these industries require an open, competitive European market.
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New version applies from 01/04/2013.
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Later versions: 31/03/2014, 01/01/2015.
Recital 8 changes in this version: compare with the current text.