230 km/h Westbahn Returns
ÖBB completes flood repairs on Westbahn line—230 km/h service resumes and Tullnerfeld platforms extended.
ÖBB Cuts Rail Investment Plan by €1.4 Billion
Austria’s ÖBB plans €19.7B for rail expansion from 2025–2030—€1.4B less than originally planned.
Vienna Ranks 13th in EU Study on Child-Friendly Mobility
Vienna ranks 13th out of 36 major cities in a new EU study on child-friendly mobility, falling behind leaders like Paris and Amsterdam due to gaps in speed limits and bike lane infrastructure.
Over 6.1 Million Speeding Violations in Austria in 2024
Austria recorded 6.1 million speeding offenses in 2024, with police seizing 171 vehicles. Alcohol and drug-related driving violations declined.
Austria Tops EU in Train Travel
Austria leads the EU in train travel, with record usage and new digital tools helping manage demand and improve infrastructure efficiency.
Austria to Abolish Free Klimaticket for 18-Year-Olds
Austria’s government is ending the free climate ticket for 18-year-olds due to budgetary constraints.
A23 Südosttangente to Undergo Major Repairs From March 2025
The Südosttangente (A23) in Vienna will undergo significant repairs starting in March 2025. The renovations will be completed by 2026.
Austrian Post Expands Self-Service Network in Vienna
In 2025, the company plans to open 25 new self-service branches, ten large postal stations and around 3,000 parcel collection boxes.
Vienna Sees 5% Rise in Cyclists as Infrastructure Expands
Last year, over half a million more cyclists were recorded at 17 stations, bringing the total to 11.4 million.
Amazon Launches Same-Day Delivery in Vienna and Nearby Towns
The service allows shoppers to order from hundreds of thousands of products by 11:00 on weekdays, with delivery by 22:00 the same day.
