Private operation of the Betuweroute was investigated by order of the Minister of Transport, Publis Works and Water Management in 2003 and 2004. This investigation showed that the market was not yet ready gor it at that time. "Market players are biding their time and are reluctant when it comes to active and rick-bearing participation in operating the Betuweroute. They consider that the government should trake the initiative initially and has to take responsibility for making the Betuweroute's market value visible"