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Westbahn Expands: New high-speed Connection on the Southern Line From 2026
Westbahn is taking the next big step: From March 1, 2026, the private railroad company will offer five daily train connections between Vienna and Villach via the newly constructed Koralm Railway. With modern high-speed trains and a fast direct connection, Westbahn represents a serious alternative to ÖBB - especially for commuters and business travelers.
The private railroad line opens up Carinthia and Styria with its high-speed, comfort-equipped trains and represents competition for ÖBB. / Picture: © Wikimedia Commons; Herbert Ortner, CC BY 3.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en)
Since it was founded in 2011, Westbahn has established itself as a competitor to the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) and currently connects Vienna with Salzburg, Bregenz and Munich. With the new Südbahn connection, the company is now significantly expanding its route network and setting course for the southern route.
The construction of the Koralm Railway, which provides a…
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