Paris-Vienna Night Train Faces Cancellation In December
The Paris-Vienna and Paris-Berlin night trains face cancellation in December after France cut subsidies, sparking protests and a petition.
Ryanair Cuts Vienna Fleet By Three Aircraft After Wizz Exit
Ryanair will cut three aircraft from its Vienna base in 2025, ending routes to Billund, Santander, and Tallinn, citing high taxes and fees.
ÖBB Launches Koralm Railway: Graz–Klagenfurt In 41 Minutes
Austria’s Koralm Railway opens Dec 14, cutting Graz–Klagenfurt travel to 41 minutes, with new ÖBB connections and higher ticket prices.
Wiener Linien annual pass jumps to €467
Vienna raises public transport, parking, and tourism taxes in 2026. Annual pass climbs to €467, first hike in 13 years.
Vienna’s New Tram Line 12 Starts Sept 1
Vienna’s new Tram Line 12 starts Sept 1, connecting four districts, cutting travel times, and improving transit for 250,000 residents.
Rail Travel Still Pricier Than Flying, Report Finds
Greenpeace finds trains in Europe can cost up to 26 times more than flights, urging a kerosene tax and reforms to make rail more affordable.
Car Registrations in Austria Jump 31.6% in July 2025
Austria’s July 2025 car registrations up 31.6%, led by strong growth in electric and hybrid vehicles, plus a surge in light trucks.
Electric Cars Surpass 50% in Parts of Vienna
Two Vienna districts passed 50% electric car registrations; Linz, Salzburg, and Eisenstadt lead among state capitals.
Record Train Travel in Austria: Around 350 Million Passengers in 2024
Austria saw record rail use in 2024, but freight transport stagnated due to staffing shortages and economic hurdles.
Stadler Builds 14 Double-Deck Railjets for ÖBB
ÖBB orders 14 double-deck Railjets—486 seats, low-floor entry, Wi-Fi, bike and wheelchair spaces—for West and South lines from late 2026.