Latest OEBB News
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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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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.
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ÖBB and Siemens Mobility Unveil Next-Gen Nightjet Interiors
ÖBB and Siemens Mobility have revealed the interior designs of the next generation Nightjet sleeping and couchette cars.
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ÖBB Train Tech to Invest €600 Million into Site Modernisation and Expansion
ÖBB Train Tech is investing 600 million EUR (608.99m USD) into the expansion and modernisation of 22 sites across Austria.
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ÖBB Launches Freight Connection from Czech Republic to German North Sea
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has launched a new direct connection between Melnik in the Czech Republic and Wilhelmshaven, Germany.
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ÖBB Rail Cargo Group Rolls Out 11,000th Intelligent Freight Wagon
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group – the freight transport division of Austrian Federal Railways – has put its 11,000th smart freight cae on the rails.
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Austria: ÖBB Begins Planning for Vorarlberg Monastery Arch Double-Track Expansion
ÖBB-Infrastruktur has begun planning for its double-track expansion of the Vorarlberg monastery arch on the Arlbergbahn line in Austria.
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Austria: ÖBB Orders 41 KISS Double Decker Trains from Stadler
Stadler has received an order from Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) for 41 KISS double decker trains valued at approximately 600 million euro…
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Court Clears Stadler to Deliver on Austrian Federal Railways Tender
The Supreme Administrative Court of Austria has cleared Stadler, allowing the company to proceed with its contract with OEBB.
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Two New International Night Train Lines Launched in Europe
Two new Nightjet lines are launching, providing night-time rail travel between Vienna – Munich – Paris and Zurich – Cologne – Amsterdam.
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Stadler to Appeal Against Austrian Court’s Decision to Nullify OEBB Award
Stadler is to appeal against an Austrian Court’s decision to nullify a contract it had been awarded by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB).
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Austrian Federal Railways Orders 21 Further Siemens Desiro ML Trains
Austrian Federal Railways has ordered a further 21 Siemens Desiro ML multiple units, this time in a four-car version.
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Austrian Federal Railways Orders Additional Night Trains from Siemens
Austrian Federal Railways has ordered a further 20 seven-car Nightjet trains from Siemens Mobility, bringing the total to 33.
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ÖBB Rail Cargo Group Doubles Transport of Goods on New Silk Road
The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is continuing to expand its activities on the New Silk Road.
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OEBB and Siemens Unveil Exterior Design of New Nightjet
Austrian Federal Railways and Siemens Mobility have unveiled the exterior design of the new generation of Nightjet trains in Vienna.
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Stadler to Deliver Rescue Trains to OEBB
Stadler has signed a framework agreement with Austrian Federal Railways for up to 20 fire-fighting and rescue trains.
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New Night Trains in Europe from 2021
There will be new international night trains in Europe from 2021, as agreed by the bosses of Deutsche Bahn, SNCF, OEBB and SBB.
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Coradia iLint Hydrogen Train Completes 3 Months in Austria
Alstom's hydrogen train, the Coradia iLint, has successfully completed 3 months of test operations in regular passenger service in Austria.
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OEBB: Rail Freight Best Option in Light of Road Freight Restrictions
OEBB has seen an increase in demand for its international rail freight services during coronavirus due to border restrictions for lorries.
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Passenger Rail Services between Austria and Italy Suspended
Passenger rail services between Austria and Italy have been suspended until further notice as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
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OEBB Invests €460m in Styria's Rail Network
OEBB will invest 460 million euros in its rail infrastructure in 2020 with the main focus being on the Südstrecke between Vienna and Villach…
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OEBB Makes Neulengbach Station Accessible
Neulengbach Station will see a total investment of 7.1 million euros to make it more modern and accessible, helping passengers choose rail.
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First Fully Modernised OEBB Double-Decker in Cityjet Design
The first fully modernised OEBB double-decker is now running on the Franz-Josefs-Bahn in Austria in its new Cityjet look.