In seven months the first passengers will use the Koralbahn. Until that time, however, a uniform, a cross -border rate system is still needed, the Styrian and Carinthian Commuter Initiative evokes. However, there would be a change in the federal level law.
Passenger traffic starts on December 14 on the Koralbahn. Technically, everything is on schedule, but the future rates are still an open construction site – at least for those regular passengers who do not have national air conditioning.
Because the Styrian Climate King only applies to the state border. So you would also need the Carinthian counterpart – or vice versa. Moreover, the coral tunnel is a white place. According to the ÖBB rate instructions, regional climate jackets in long-distance transport cannot be combined.
No consistent tariff solution
Time is forced, so the Styrian and Carinthian Commuter Initiative, as well as the respective Öaab/FCG breaks, now have an “alliance for a fair tariff system on the Koralbahn” forged. Because there is currently neither the Styrian or Carinthian Transport Association, nor on the part of the ÖBB a continuous, easy -to -use rate solution for the new route. This mainly meets commuters – who are probably more due to the strong shortening of travel time on both sides.
“We suggest a simple solution that already exists on other routes: an important line or rate extension zone between Graz and Klagenfurt,” repeats State Chairman Günther Ruprecht. There is such an expansion, for example from upper styria to Radstadt (Salzburg).
“Combined prohibition is unrealistic”
So commuters must be able to use the entire route with a single ticket. The core of the matter: it would need a change in the law at the federal level. This would also advocate the Styrian Council of Transport Claudia Holzer (FPö): “This combination ban from ÖBB for passenger transport beyond the national borders is realistic and must be abolished. A national uniform abolition of the unity by the Bund and ÖBB.” Not insignificantly follows -up: “However, without extra costs for the countries.”
Source: Krone
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