Austrian railway news – Page 2
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NewsWabtec to acquire Frauscher Sensor Technology Group for €675m
AUSTRIA: Wabtec has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire train detection, lineside equipment control and axle counting system supplier Frauscher Sensor Technology Group from Delachaux and Frauscher CEO Michael Thiel.
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NewsÖBB and Stadler launch Railjet Kisses
AUSTRIA: ÖBB and Stadler have unveiled the first double-deck Kiss trainsets for use on Railjet-branded services radiating from Wien.
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NewsItaly – Germany high speed train service to launch in December 2026
EUROPE: An agreement for the operation of direct Frecciarossa high speed train services linking Italy and Germany via Austria has been signed by national operators Trenitalia, DB and ÖBB.
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NewsÖBB launches Railjet refurbishment programme
AUSTRIA: The first generation of Austrian Federal Railways’ Railjet push-pull trainsets are undergoing mid-life refurbishment after more than 15 years of service. ‘The upgrade of our Railjets is an important step in modernising the existing fleet and adapting it to the standards of the new-generation Railjets’, ...
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NewsWien pilots parcel delivery by tram passengers
AUSTRIA: The city of Wien and municipal operator Wiener Linien have launched the Öffi-Packerl trial that will see passengers transport parcels on selected tram routes in the north of the city.
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NewsTrain to the plane partnership
AUSTRIA: The Star Alliance of 25 airlines has integrated Austrian Federal Railways services between Wien airport and Graz, Linz, Salzburg and Innsbruck into its booking processes. Air passengers can check in online or at ÖBB travel centres and receive boarding passes for both flight and train ...
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NewsSemmering Base Tunnel slab track contract awarded
AUSTRIA: ÖBB-Infrastruktur has awarded a consortium of Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group and Porr Group a €76m contract to install slab track in the 27·3 km twin-bore Semmering Base Tunnel. The contract covers 55 km of slab track, as well as additional ballasted track, noise protection, substructure ...
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NewsWestbahn orders 250 km/h Smile trains
AUSTRIA: Open access operator Westbahn has awarded Stadler a contract to supply three Smile high speed trainsets to enable it to introduce Wien – Graz – Klagenfurt – Villach services from March 2026.
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NewsDouble-deck Railjet EMU preview
AUSTRIA: National operator ÖBB has released preview photos of its first double-deck Railjet trainset. In 2022 Stadler and ÖBB signed a €3bn framework agreement covering the supply of up to 186 Kiss double-deck electric multiple-units. So far firm orders have been placed for 126 trains, including ...
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NewsItalian high speed train to be modified for Germany
ITALY: National operator Trenitalia has sent first of nine ETR1000 trainsets to Alstom’s Vado Ligure site where it will be modified for use on services to Germany. The ‘Deutschland, Austria, Italy’ modifications will involve the installation of national safety systems, as well as pantographs for 15 ...
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NewsÖBB orders more Mireo EMUs
AUSTRIA: Austrian Federal Railways has awarded Siemens Mobility a firm order to supply a further 30 Mireo electric multiple-units for use on commuter and regional services from 2029. The order for 25 three-car and five four-car trains announced on February 11 has been placed under a ...
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NewsMore milestones reached on Austria’s trans-Alpine route modernisation
AUSTRIA: Celebrations have been held to mark key milestones in the Koralmbahn and Semmering Base Tunnel projects.
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NewsProfessional Certificate in Rail launched to develop industry expertise
AUSTRALIA: The Australasian Railway Association has launched a Professional Certificate in Rail which is designed to equip both new starters and experienced rail staff with up to-date knowledge directly applicable to real-world projects and operations. The 25-week online programme created in partnership with industry experts aims ...
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NewsDevastating floods hit Stadler supply chain
EUROPE: Stadler says three ‘severe weather disasters’ in the last five months have had a ‘massive impact’ on its supply chain and forced the company to adjust its financial guidance. A new double-deck trainset was also lost to flooding. Spain The company’s ...
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Metro Report InternationalVoters reject Salzburg S-Link rail project
AUSTRIA: Voters in the Salzburg area have rejected a proposal to build a 15 km partly underground light rail line, which will not now go ahead. The S-Link would have run from Salzburg’s main station to the city centre, and then on to the suburb of ...
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NewsDouble-deck Cityjet EMU to increase capacity in eastern Austria
AUSTRIA: Austrian Federal Railways unveiled the first Stadler Kiss double-deck electric multiple-unit for Cityjet-branded local and regional services in a ceremony at St Pölten on November 6 The 160 km/h EMU which had previously been on show at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin has 591 seats and ...
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In depthInterview: ČD sees fleet renewal opportunity despite ‘tedious’ approval task
Michal Krapinec, Chairman & Director General of Czech national operator České Dráhy, unveils his strategy for developing domestic and international passenger services to Toma Bačić.
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NewsState railways fined for colluding against open access operator
EUROPE: The European Commission has fined the Czech and Austrian national train operators a total of €48·7m for colluding to prevent new entrant RegioJet from acquiring second-hand rolling stock to support its growth in the Czech Republic and on the Praha – Wien route. ...
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NewsAustria’s Westbahn adds more destinations amid growing ridership
AUSTRIA: Open access operator Westbahn has announced plans to expand its network of services with effect from the timetable change on December 15. From that date the company will extend two of its five daily Wien – München return services ― launched in 2022 ― to ...
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NewsNew leasing company awards 50-locomotive framework contract
AUSTRIA: New entrant to the European full-service locomotive leasing market Green Mobility Partners has awarded Siemens Mobility a framework contract covering the supply and support of up to 50 locomotives. There is a firm order for eight Vectron MS electric locos and around-the-clock support, with an ...