ÖBB Railjet M is now being tested in Vienna’s climate and wind tunnel, where the train is exposed to conditions close to those found on Alpine routes. Built for interregional services in Austria, it is expected to enter Interregio service from 2028, offering more capacity, modern comfort, and dependable operation in demanding environments.
Train maintenance center in Linz is now under construction, with ÖBB-Technische Services (ÖBB-TS) moving ahead on a new facility aimed at expanding rail maintenance capacity in Upper Austria and supporting regional and commuter services.
Semmering Base Tunnel rail traffic is scheduled to begin at the end of 2029, ÖBB has confirmed. The tunnel will form part of Austria’s Southern Railway corridor between Lower Austria and Styria. It will open a new phase for rail operations on the route. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The Semmering Base Tunnel has reached a construction milestone. Austria’s Federal Railways (ÖBB) recorded the first full passage through the 27.3km twin-bore route linking Gloggnitz with Mürzzuschlag. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
ÖBB eHybrid shunting locomotives are the focus of a new procurement process launched by ÖBB-Produktion. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
ÖBB Vienna Airport rail connections support economic growth, international accessibility, and sustainable mobility in Austria. The conclusion comes from a study conducted with consulting firm Arthur D. Little. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The Stadler SBB contract appeal ended on April 7, 2026. Stadler withdrew its challenge to SBB’s award for new double-decker trains to Siemens Mobility.
The Paris-Berlin night train returns tonight, 26 March. European Sleeper is taking over the route, as previously covered by Railway Supply. Also, ÖBB withdrew in December. The operator stepped into the gap left by that exit. It linked the move to SNCF’s withdrawal. It also said the French government ended its subsidy for the service.
ÖBB FLIRT Akku trains are part of a new Stadler order for seven battery-powered electric units, as reported by RailwayPro. The Austrian operator plans to use them in Lower Austria. Delivery is scheduled for 2028.
As reported by RailwayPro, a locomotive in EU colors is on display. It highlights EU investment in rail infrastructure. ÖBB and the European Commission presented it at Vienna Central Station. The slogan was “Zugkraft für Europa” (Traction for Europe). It will run on the ÖBB network in the coming period.
West Styrian Line electrification is advancing in Austria within the Styrian Western Railway modernization program.
The ARISO rail standards body is taking another step toward building a new technical standards organisation, with board appointments that will oversee a two-year transition from 1 February 2026.
