So far, only about plans, there was now good news for train travelers in Vienna on Wednesday: the Western Railway will also go to the south of Austria from next year.
The first plans broke through at the beginning of 2024 – the “Kroon” reported. Now it is solved! The Westbahn – usually owned by entrepreneur Hans Peter Haselsteiner – will ride Vienna from Vienna to Klagenfurt and Villach five times a day from 1 March 2026. “This brings new dynamics for the southern railway line and improves the common economic area in South -Eastrijk as a whole. A real game changer for Carinthia, “says the State Council of Economics and Transport Sebastian Schuschnig.
Ten connections every day – five trains to Vienna and five trains at Carinthia – must add the planning offer of the spring of 2026, as the Westbahn announced Wednesday. For the time being, three trains are being purchased, which will run up to 250 km/h quickly. The new connection must also be terminated by the new connection.
“Breathe new life into competition”
“The new Westbahn connection is an important extra mobility offer that, together with the ÖBB, makes the Coralbahn century chances in the best possible way for people in Carinthia. And because it is known that competitors breathe new life into the company, with the start of the Westbahn there is also the legitimate hope and opportunity to realize a Koralmbahn stop in Kühnsdorf in De Klopeiner, see the tourist region, ”Gouverneur Peter Kaiser also responds positively.
The clear signal is also encouraging that the Western Railway is also willing to work at other long -term transport stops. “With this, Carinthia now has the opportunity to negotiate with two instead of just one provider about the urgent necessary support in Kühnsdorf,” Schuschnig emphasizes. To discuss the details, there will be conversations on board level in Vienna tomorrow.
Source: Krone
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