According to an approved framework plan for the years 2024-2029, the country intends to invest 21.1 billion euros in the renovation and expansion of railway lines and stations, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

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This decision was prompted by rising prices and inflation in the Eurozone, necessitating a revision of budgets and project schedules.

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Key projects within this plan include the construction of the Semmering and Brenner base tunnels, as well as the high-speed Koralm line.

Attention will also be given to developing suburban connections, upgrading regional lines and facilities for freight transport.

The implementation of digital technologies is also part of the plan.

The construction of railway tracks on certain network sections is planned, and the Vienna-Salzburg line will be expanded to four tracks on approach to Salzburg.

Optimizing the framework plan will expedite the completion of several line and section reconstruction projects.

Additionally, around 4.7 billion euros will be allocated for the ongoing maintenance of railway infrastructure from 2024 to 2029.

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