The Austrian Federal Railways, now commonly known as ÖBB, is the national railway company of Austria, and the administrator of Liechtenstein’s railways.
High-speed trains in Europe are about to get a major upgrade. In a move set to transform cross-border travel, Italy’s Trenitalia, Germany’s Deutsche Bahn, and Austria’s ÖBB have signed an agreement to launch new direct train services between Germany […]
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Cross-border train travel in Europe is set to become much easier starting in autumn 2025, thanks to a new unified ticketing system backed by major European railway operators. For years, travelers have had to book separate tickets when journeying
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Austria’s Siemens Viaggio Comfort Railjet trains are set for a significant upgrade as national railway operator ÖBB announces a comprehensive modernization plan for its 60 high-speed trains by 2031. The upgrade will enhance both the train cars and their
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Star Alliance has announced a new partnership with ÖBB to enhance intermodal travel, allowing passengers to seamlessly combine air and rail journeys across Austria. This collaboration brings greater convenience and eco-friendly travel options to passengers connecting between major Austrian
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Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) introduced its cutting-edge Nightjet trains on the Vienna–Rome and Munich–Rome routes. As of September 10, 2024, these state-of-the-art trains, developed by Siemens Mobility, promise a new level of comfort and safety, setting a high standard
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French multinational transportation company Alstom and the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) have signed a framework agreement worth over €100 million to modernize 449 trains. The contract, which runs until 2030, includes the installation of ETCS Baseline 3.6 onboard signaling
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European railway transport is experiencing a renaissance due to the high demand for travel and the rising cost of air travel. For instance, a round trip between Paris and Geneva in late January starts at 63 euros, including baggage,
A train carrying passengers caught fire in the Austrian Alps, near the city of Innsbruck, leaving approximately 45 passengers injured. According to preliminary information, the fire broke out due to a contact wire failure. As reported by Kronen Zeitung,
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Austrian Federal Railways presented sleeping cars of the “new generation”, designed to revive night trains. The Nightjet offers more comfort and privacy, many new technical features and more space: 2 compartments in the sleeping car, 4 compartments in a
From 23 August, Austrian Airlines will be testing baggage drop-off directly in the Railjet together with ÖBB, making the “train-to-flight” journey even more comfortable. To create a careless journey for our AIRail passengers, they can check in their baggage
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SBB and ÖBB are stepping up their long-standing cooperation in international passenger services. The two railway companies are seeking to scale up the existing night train services from six to ten lines. Planning is underway for new night trains
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