ÖBB starts expansion project of eastern railway
ÖBB on Wednesday commenced with the expansion of the so-called Ostbahn from Vienna to the border with Slovakia. The line will be upgraded to a double-track one, while stations along the route will receive an...Read more
Austrian Koralm tunnel is now structurally complete
With the structural work on the Carinthian side finished, the shell of the Koralm Tunnel is now successfully completed, ÖBB announced this week. The 33 kilometre long tunnel is part of the new double-track, electrified,...Read more
ÖBB drops out of Russian gauge project Vienna-Slovakia
Austrian railway company ÖBB has officially withdrawn from the joint venture responsible for the broad gauge extension from Kosice in Slovakia to Austrian capital Vienna. It has offered its shares for sale to its Russian,...Read more
ÖBB to clear one track near derailment site, full rehabilitation days away
ÖBB is targeting single-track operations on Wednesday on the double-track Pottendorf line, where on Monday afternoon a Raaberbahn-operated train derailment happened that left one dead and 12 injured. The company hopes to partially resume services...Read more
One dead, 12 injured following train derailment in Austria
A train derailment in the Austrian municipality of Münchendorf near Vienna has resulted in one fatality and 12 injuries, ÖBB and several media outlets reported on Monday.Read more
ÖBB pushes ahead with overhaul of northern railway
ÖBB has submitted al the necessary documents for the environmental impact assessment of the upgrade works along the northern leg of the so-called northern railway, the company announced on Wednesday.Read more
ÖBB earmarks 1 billion euros for investment in renewable energy for traction power
ÖBB aims to invest around 1 billion euros through 2030 in renewable energy such wind, solar and water in a bid to generate an additional 280 GWh, the company announced last Friday at the presentation...Read more
ÖBB sets expansion plans for Phyrn line in motion
ÖBB has entered the planning stage for the expansion of the Phyrn line, a railway connection between Linz and Selzthal. The railway will be expanded to two lines at various sections, and the financial resources...Read more
ÖBB and city council announce 2,4-billion-euro overhaul of Vienna lightrail system
Vienna’s lightrail system, also known as the S-Bahn, will be revamped in the coming ten years. The emphasis will be on digitalisation and upgraded infrastructure, which should facilitate the use of longer trains at shorter...Read more
ÖBB splashes 600 million euros on 41 new Stadler double deckers
Stadler has received an order for 41 new KISS-type double decker multiple units from ÖBB to the tune of some 600 million euros. The first trains are expected to enter service in 2026.Read more
RegioJet lands operating licence in Austria
Czech train and bus operator RegioJet has been awarded an operating licence in Austria, meaning it can now run its own trains in the neighbouring country. This eliminates the need to change staff and risk...Read more
Brenner Base Tunnel underground junction not compliant with regulations
A new report concludes that an underground connection to the Brenner Base Tunnel in Germany would not be fully compliant with the current regulations. A connection point underground, instead of the normal above-ground, is preferred...Read more
Train with Digital Automatic Coupling to be tested next in Switzerland
After an extensive test program at five Austrian stations from the beginning of February to the beginning of March 2022, a freight train with Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) will be tested in Switzerland next. The...Read more