ÖBB continues with billions of investments in infrastructure this year
ÖBB will continue its extensive expansion and infrastructure investment programme in all Austrian regions in 2024. The main focus is on the maintenance and modernisation of railway facilities.Read more
Ukrainian Railways launches new part-night train service to Budapest and Vienna
Ukrainian Railways (UZ) is launching a new part-night train service to Budapest and Vienna from December 10. As of December 10, a new direct train No. 143/146 Vienna-Chop-Vienna will start running, the schedule of which will...Read more
Talgo’s ICE L for Deutsche Bahn begins testing in Germany
The first of 79 ICE L long-distance and high-speed trains to be built by the Spanish manufacturer Talgo for Deutsche Bahn (DB) have reached Lower Saxony, in Germany. The ICE L is specially adapted to...Read more
ÖBB to give Vienna S-Bahn a major upgrade
With passenger numbers growing rapidly in the eastern region, the Austrian Ministry of Climate Protection and the City of Vienna are investing in the renewal of the S-Bahn Vienna main line. Indeed, some sections of...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: massive investments throughout Austria
ÖBB is planning large investments in several regions of Austria to improve the rail infrastructure. Many electrification projects, as well as some double track expansions and station renewals will happen in 2022.Read more