Happy New Year! I'm starting the 2026 railway year with my updated 🇦🇹 Austria long-distance rail diagram. Due to the opening of the #Koralmbahn, #ÖBB has reorganised its long-distance services on the Südbahn and in the Alps. #Westbahn will introduce new services between Vienna and Villach in April.
The opening of the Koralm Railway between Graz and Klagenfurt in December 2025 leads to major changes on the Südbahn between Vienna and Villach. Railjet and Railjet Xpress services connect Vienna w…
Todays front pages of the Austrian papers Krone, Kurier and Presse: Austria’s President Alexander Van der Bellen (who happens to be a frequent traveller on trains) christening the #ÖBB 🇦🇹 #Koralmbahn #Railjet train. Revenue earning service on this #Graz to #Klagenfurt rail link will start tomorrow.
