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Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB)

August 8, 2025 | Infrastructure

First green rail laid in Austria

Supplier Voestalpine has replaced fossil fuel with green hydrogen in the steelmaking process.

July 10, 2025 | Fleet

ÖBB amends new train orders

Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) and Siemens agree contract amendments for Railjet and Nightjet fleets.

July 9, 2025 | Europe

Rail Cargo Group expands in eastern Europe

Austrian freight operator introduces new service to Romania and increases frequency on existing routes.

June 25, 2025 | Fleet

ÖBB unveils double-deck Railjet

The 14 six-car Stadler Kiss inter-city EMUs are due to enter service at the end of next year.

May 27, 2025 | Financial

ÖBB confirms double-deck EMU purchase

Former German Railways (DB) trains will be used to strengthen services in western Austria.

May 22, 2025 | High-speed

High-speed to connect Germany with Italy

Direct Munich - Rome service to be launched next year with a journey time of 8h 30min.

May 14, 2025 | Infrastructure

Austria confirms €19.7bn infrastructure spend

Government funding reduced but vital projects will continue at full speed, ÖBB says.

May 1, 2025 | Fleet

ÖBB to upgrade Railjet coaches

60 seven-car sets will be refurbished by 2031.

March 28, 2025 | Infrastructure

Semmering Base Tunnel slab track contract awarded

ÖBB Infrastructure awards contract to Rhomberg Sersa/Porr joint venture which is also responsible for tunnel-fit out.

February 11, 2025 | Fleet

ÖBB orders 30 more Mireo EMUs from Siemens

The latest order will expand ÖBB’s fleet of Mireo trains to 100 vehicles.

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