The Rail Capacity Allocation Office (VPE) was established in 2004 by virtue of Act XCV of 1993 on the Railways. VPE is independent of railway undertakings and has nationwide competence in allocating rail network capacity and in determining network access charges. VPE is owned exclusively by the Republic of Hungary, while the owner’s rights are exercised by the Minister responsible for Transport.

According to Section 62 Act CLXXXIII of 2005 on the railway transport VPE is responsible for:

• allocating railway capacity for open access network
• developing and publishing the Network Statement of Infrastructure Managers
• determining network access charges

The revenue of VPE deriving from network access charges is used solely to cover its operational costs.

The organization of VPE consists of the departments under the supervision of the company's CEO and their respective employees.

The organizational division of VPE is based on the activities assigned to the company's competence by Act CLXXXIII of 2005 on the Railway Transport.