2. Revenue
|
(in millions of euros) |
External revenue |
Additional government contributions |
2025 |
|
Train-related transport |
3,208 |
156 |
3,364 |
|
Station development and operation |
556 |
- |
556 |
|
Total revenue |
3,764 |
156 |
3,920 |
|
(in millions of euros) |
External revenue |
Additional government contributions |
2024 |
|
Train-related transport |
3,062 |
120 |
3,182 |
|
Station development and operation |
520 |
- |
520 |
|
Total revenue |
3,582 |
120 |
3,702 |
Additional government contributions
The additional contributions from government bodies for 2025 include revenues relating to compensation for missed fare increases, the franchise subsidy for the Main Rail Network (HRN) and the financial implications of the agreements on risk sharing as laid down in the HRN franchise.
Other
Station development and operation includes an amount of €24 million (2024: €27 million) relating to development activities.
Accounting policy
Revenue
Revenue is recognised on the basis of the consideration specified in a contract with a customer. The Group recognises revenue when it transfers control of a good or service to a customer. Revenue includes transport revenue, including additional contributions from government authorities, and revenue from other operating activities, less discounts and sales tax.
Provision of services and sale of goods
Revenue from the sale of travel rights is recognised when the travel right arises. Revenue from subscriptions is recognised in the income statement over time and spread over the validity of the subscription period.
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised in the income statement when control of the goods has been transferred to the buyer, the collection of the consideration due is probable, and the related costs or any returns of goods can be reliably estimated.
Fees from the government or similar authorities arising from transport agreements or transport franchises are recognised in the income statement over the period to which the fee relates.
Additional government contributions
Contributions from government are determined on the basis of individual agreements with various government institutions and are intended to cover costs incurred or as compensation for loss of revenue in (part of) the financial year. The contributions are allocated to the period to which they relate.
Rental income
Rental income from real estate properties is recognised in the income statement over time, based on the duration of the lease period. Costs of commitments made as incentives for concluding lease agreements are recognised as an integral part of the total rental income and distributed on a straight-line basis over the contract period. Rental discounts granted as a result of lower passenger numbers during current agreements for services still to be provided are allocated on a straight-line basis over the contract period. Rental discounts granted retroactively for services already provided are not deducted from revenue, but are included in the assessment of expected credit losses in accordance with IFRS 9.
Development income
Development revenue is recognised in proportion to the performance contractually agreed with the customer.