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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.
March 13, 2025
ÖBB and Federation of Austrian Industries Demand 500 billion Euros from Brussels for European Rail Expansion
In a joint initiative, the CEO of the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), Andreas Matthä, and the Chief Economist of the Federation of Austrian Industries (IV), Christian Helmenstein, have called on the European Union to invest around 500 billion euros in the modernization and expansion of rail infrastructure by 2030. This appeal was presented to MEPs in Brussels.
February 18, 2025
Westbahn Expands Offer: New Overnight Connection from Vienna to Salzburg
With the timetable change on December 15, 2024, the Westbahn is introducing a significant innovation: a daily night connection from Vienna to Salzburg. This additional late-night connection is aimed in particular at commuters, night owls, and travelers who want to travel comfortably from Vienna to the West even late at night.
December 16, 2024
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