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Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB)

April 14, 2024 | Fleet

ÖBB introduces next-generation Railjet

New nine-car Siemens trains entered regular passenger service between Munich and Bologna on April 8.

April 1, 2024 | Europe

Austria and Slovenia improve cross-border passenger services

Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) and Slovenian Railways (SŽ) introduce new trains between Graz, Maribor and Ljubljana.

March 25, 2024 | Fleet

ÖBB orders 19 more Railjet inter-city trains

Order coincides with the entry into service of new generation Railjet fleet in Austria.

February 25, 2024 | Infrastructure

ÖBB constructs Austria’s first agri-pv installation for green traction power

Solar panels will directly feed neighbouring catenary with 15kV 16.7Hz ac.

January 19, 2024 | Financial

EC clears ÖBB’s acquisition of Go-Ahead Germany

The deal is expected to be finalised by the end of this month.

January 19, 2024 | Fleet

ÖBB orders first 70 EMUs from framework deal with Siemens

The order is split into three train configurations.

December 18, 2023 | Infrastructure

Vienna moves closer to four-track suburban line

An environmental review has begun for upgrading the Vienna - Mödling line with a view to starting construction in 2026.

December 12, 2023 | Main line

ÖBB expands Nightjet network in new European timetable

New rolling stock and overnight services are highlights of the annual European timetable change, which took place on December 10.

November 16, 2023 | Fleet

ÖBB presents new generation of sleeper trains

New flagship Nightjet service to connect Hamburg with Vienna and Innsbruck from December 10.

November 8, 2023 | Commuter Rail

Vienna S-Bahn upgrade project begins

Work includes a major upgrade of the Meidling - Floridsdorf line and the installation of ETCS Level 2.

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