Latest Austria News
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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.
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Stadler to Unveil KISS Cityjet at InnoTrans 2024
At InnoTrans 2024, Stadler is set to unveil the KISS Cityjet double-decker multiple unit built for ÖBB Personenverkehr AG.
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Stadler to Present CITYLINK Tram-Train at InnoTrans 2024
At InnoTrans 2024, Stadler will present the first complete CITYLINK tram train for the 'VDV Tram-Train' project.
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Alstom to Upgrade Up to 449 ÖBB Trains with ETCS
Alstom has been contracted to upgrade up to 449 ÖBB vehicles with the latest European Train Control System (ETCS) technology.
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Stadler Unveils Servicejet Rescue Train for ÖBB
Stadler and ÖBB have unveiled a new trimodal rescue train at the ÖBB training campus in St. Pölten, Austria.
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ÖBB Orders 21 Desiro ML Electric Trains from Siemens Mobility
Siemens Mobility has been contracted to deliver an additional 21 Desiro ML electric trains to Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB).
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ÖBB Orders 19 Additional Railjet Trains from Siemens Mobility
ÖBB has ordered an additional 19 Railjet trains from Siemens Mobility, alongside putting the first new-generation unit into operation.
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Siemens Mobility to Deliver 70 Mireo Trains to ÖBB
ÖBB has ordered the first 70 Mireo regional and long-distance trains from Siemens Mobility under a framework agreement signed in 2023.
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Knorr-Bremse to Equip 246 Stadler Trams
Knorr-Bremse has announced it will be outfitting at least 246 CITYLINK trams with both braking and air conditioning systems.
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Vienna to Get 2-Line S-Bahn Ring
Austria: A feasibility study has been published outlining how Vienna could get a 2-line S-Bahn ring by 2032.
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Austria: Siemens Completes Delivery of 21 Cityjet Trains in Vorarlberg
Siemens Mobility has completed its delivery of 21 Desiro ML Cityjet trains to ÖBB for operation in Vorarlberg, Austria.
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ÖBB to Order Up to 540 Mireo Trains from Siemens Mobility
ÖBB has awarded a framework agreement to Siemens Mobility to supply up to 540 single-deck electric multiple-unit trains.
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Siemens Mobility and ÖBB Commission Further ETCS in Austria
Siemens Mobility and ÖBB have commissioned ETCS Level 2 on a 57-kilometre route between Linz and Vöcklabruck in Austria.
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Austria: ÖBB Orders FLIRT Akku Battery Trains from Stadler
The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has awarded a contract to Stadler to supply up to 120 FLIRT Akku battery trains.
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Austrian Federal Railways Orders 35 Additional Stadler Double Deckers
Austrian Federal Railways has ordered a further 35 new Stadler KISS double-decker multiple units – a call from a 2022 framework agreement.
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Škoda Group to Modernise 6 ÖBB Nightjet Couchette Coaches
Škoda Group has been awarded a contract to modernise six Nightjet couchette coaches for ÖBB in Austria by 2024.
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Brenner Base Tunnel TBM Reaches Italy-Austria Border
TBM Virginia has completed excavation for the eastern line of the Brenner Base Tunnel, arriving at the border of Austria.
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ÖBB Announces Extensive Upgrade for the Vienna S-Bahn
ÖBB is upgrading the Vienna S-Bahn to help improve the travel experience and accommodate a growing number of passengers.
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Austria: Alstom Produces Its 1000th Tram in Vienna
Alstom has celebrated the completion of its 1000th tram manufactured at its production facility in Vienna, Austria.
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ÖBB Orders an Additional 27 Siemens Desiro ML EMUs
ÖBB has ordered an additional 27 Siemens Desiro ML electric multiple units (EMU) for use on regional routes from 2025.
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Austria: ÖBB’s Largest Expansion and Investment Programme to Continue Throughout 2023
The Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) is continuing with its largest ever expansion and investment programme in 2023.
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Stadler Unveils Vehicle Mock-Up as Part of VDV TramTrain Project
A 22-metre-long mock-up model has been unveiled of the VDV TramTrain that will operate in regions across Austria and Germany.
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ÖBB Begins Operating First Desiro ML in Vorarlberg Fleet
ÖBB has begun operating the first Siemens Desiro ML train in its new fleet for the state of Vorarlberg, Austria.
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Austria: Electrification and Modernisation of Rosenthalbahn Completed
The electrification of Austria's Rosenthalbahn and modernisation of its infrastructure have been completed.