Latest Austria News
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ÖBB Celebrates Launch of New Vienna-Zurich Nightjet
ÖBB has celebrated the launch of the new generation Nightjet, which departed on its maiden voyage along the Vienna-Zurich route on 14 June.
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Stadler Opens New Workshop in Lower Austria
Stadler has announced the official opening of its new train workshop in Obersiebenbrunn, near Vienna (AT).
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Voestalpine Railway Systems’ Key Role in EU Rail FA3
voestalpine Railway Systems has joined the EU Rail FA3 initiative, contributing advanced turnout technology, condition-based monitoring
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Frauscher Announces Leadership Transition
Frauscher Sensor Technology announces Mayank Tripathi as Vice President & General Manager, succeeding long-standing CEO Michael Thiel.
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Siemens Vectron Dual Mode Authorised for Services Between Germany & Austria
Siemens Mobility's Vectron Dual Mode locomotive has received full authorisation to operate cross-border services between Germany and Austria…
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Siemens Mobility as a Guest at MAE
MAE welcomes Siemens Mobility as a guest, where the factory accepted the RADS 2-315 wheelset press, specially developed for Siemens Service.
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ÖBB and Austrian Post to Install Postal Offices at Stations Across Austria
ÖBB has launched a new initiative with the Austrian Post to establish 24/7 postal stations at railway stations across the country.
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Hexagon’s CALIPRI X Receives Deutsche Bahn Certification for Automated Wheel Profiling
Hexagon’s CALIPRI X wheel measurement system achieves Deutsche Bahn certification, proving accuracy and reliability in real-world rail condi…
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ÖBB to Begin Construction on New Feldkirch Tosters Station
ÖBB has announced a successful application to implement a set of three new stations along the Feldkirch-Buchs line.
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Real-Time, Long-Distance Monitoring for Rockfall and Landslide Hazards
INGLAS’s Impact Sentinel ensures safe alpine railways with autonomous rockfall sensors and reliable long-distance data communication.
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Austria: New Passenger Bridge Installed at Sigmundsherberg Station
A new passenger bridge has been installed at Sigmundsherberg station as part of ongoing modernisation works.
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ÖBB to Discontinue Nightjet Routes Due to SNCF Exit
Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has announced that its Nightjet services from Vienna and Berlin to Paris will end on 14 December 2025.
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Brenner Base Tunnel: First Cross-Border Breakthrough Under the Alps
The Brenner Base Tunnel has achieved a key milestone with the completion of the first underground connection between Austria and Italy.
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ÖBB Electrifies First Section of Styrian Western Railway
ÖBB has completed the electrification of the first section of the Styrian Western Railway from Graz – Wettmannstätten – Wies/Eibiswald.
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ÖBB Expands Railjet Fleet to Meet Increased Passenger Demand
Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) is ordering additional Railjet trainsets from Siemens Mobility to meet increased passenger demands.
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Austria: New Double-Deck Long-Distance Train Premieres in Vienna
Stadler and Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) have presented a new double-deck train designed for long-distance services from Vienna.
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ÖBB Invests €19.7 Billion in Austria's Railway
ÖBB has provided an update on infrastructure projects contained within its new 2025-2030 framework, worth €19.7 billion.
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Alstom Unveils New Coradia Stream Trains Connecting Italy and Austria
Alstom has unveiled the first of 21 new Coradia Stream trains set to connect South Tyrol, Italy, & Tyrol, Austria.
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ÖBB to Modernise Existing Railjet Fleet
ÖBB has announced the phased modernisation of its existing Railjet fleet, which has been in operation for over 15 years.
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Austria: Final Testing Begins on Koralmbahn Line Before December Launch
In Austria, the Koralmbahn rail link between Graz and Klagenfurt is approaching operational readiness, with commissioning set for 14 Decembe…
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Stadler to Deliver SMILE High-Speed Trains to WESTbahn
Stadler has been contracted to deliver three SMILE high-speed trains to WESTbahn for operations in Austria.
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ÖBB's Cityjet Double-Decker Undergoes Climate Wind Tunnel Testing
The new ÖBB Cityjet double-decker train is currently undergoing testing in one of the world's largest climate wind tunnels.
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InnoTrans 2024: Stadler's Servicejet Firefighting Train
At InnoTrans 2024, Stadler presented its trimodal firefighting and rescue multiple unit for ÖBB Infrastruktur AG and Rail Equipment GmbH.
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Austria: ÖBB to Modernise Pannonia Railway
ÖBB is completing modernisation works to enhance the passenger experience on the Pannonia Railway, a key 40-kilometre route in Austria.