2024-07-15 09:33:09
Major sections of the western route between Vienna and Salzburg will be under maintenance works, including the laying of a new track between Amstetten to St. Valentin, from Marchtrenk to Wels, and at the port of Schwanenstadt in Upper Austria.
The work is expected to run between August 1st and 30th.
Journeys between Vienna and Austria are expected to take an extra half hour, while journeys to Linz will likely be longer by up to twenty minutes.
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Those taking regional trains – especially along the Linz feeder lines – should also expect delays, and train replacement buses may be in operation.
Foreign travelers can rest easy, however: the direct connection from Vienna to the city’s airport is guaranteed as it remains unaffected.
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The ÖBB noticed in a matter Saturday: “To ensure that travelers continue to reach their destination on time and in good weather, the railway line needs regular services and repairs.
“In order to be able to carry out the massive construction work in an integrated manner, several sections of the westbound lane will be closed at the same time.
“This means that the work can be done quickly and without long-term disruption to the train.”
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According to ÖBB, the western railway route carries about ten percent of the country’s rail traffic.
The upgrades are currently part of the state rail operators’Target 2040‘ An infrastructure plan to deliver more punctual trains and more passenger capacity across the country’s transport network.
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