Austria is advancing its railway infrastructure with the ambitious Target Network 2040. Led by Minister for Climate Protection Leonore Gewessler, Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) CEO Andreas Matthä, and Economica CEO Prof. Dr. Christian Helmenstein, the unveiling of the technical draft on January 25, 2024, signifies a significant step in modernising the country’s railway system. As the draft undergoes further political discussions, a decision is anticipated later this month.