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Austria

August 2, 2022 | Fleet

ÖBB awards maintenance vehicles contract to Plasser & Theurer

Order for 56 emissions-free vehicles is the largest single order in the company’s history.

July 18, 2022 | Main line

Alpen-Sylt Night Express cancelled as operating pressures grow

Lack of rolling stock and rising energy prices have both had an impact.

July 13, 2022 | Fleet

ÖBB and DB reveal updated Nightjet couchette

The fleet of 22 converted passengers coaches will be used on routes in Austria, Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands.

July 12, 2022 | Infrastructure

Work begins on new section of Brenner Base Tunnel

Contract is for the Gola del Sill – Pfons section of the world’s longest rail tunnel.

July 11, 2022 | Freight

Austria, Germany and Poland increase support for Ukrainian Railways

Spare parts, equipment and expertise to be provided.

June 24, 2022 | Fleet

CRRC double-deck EMU for Westbahn completes first run at Velim

Westbahn will lease four trains from CRRC.

June 21, 2022 | Main line

ÖBB to expand international passenger network

Five new routes linking Austria to neighbouring countries to be introduced from December onwards.

June 13, 2022 | Infrastructure

First breakthrough achieved in Semmering Base Tunnel

The breakthrough took place between the Göstritz and Fröschnitzgraben sections.

May 25, 2022 | Policy

Dutch court rules state subsidy for Nightjet not illegal

Case was brought by open-access operators.

May 20, 2022 | Infrastructure

Brenner Base Tunnel break through creates 24.1km continuous section

Key milestone in the construction of the 64.1km base tunnel took place on May 19.

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