Since 2001, functions then identified as "essential functions" of the infrastructure manager – in particular train path allocation and charging - have had to be separated from transport operations.
Alates 2001. aastast peavad raudteeveo-ettevõtja nn põhiülesanded, eelkõige rongiliinide jaotamine ja kasutustasude kehtestamine, olema lahus veotegevusest.