Arlberg Tunnel Reopens After Extensive Renovation
Following a full closure since April 15, traffic has been fully reopened as of Friday afternoon.
U1 Will Resume Normal Operation from December
The announcement follows a fire earlier this week on a special service train, which caused severe damage to the tunnel.
U1 Partially Suspended After Train Fire
The U1 line remains partially out of service following a fire on Tuesday evening, causing significant disruption to public transport.
ÖAMTC: Over 2,600 Alcohol-Related Traffic Accidents in 2023
This year has already seen 30 fatalities in alcohol-related crashes – surpassing the total number for the whole of last year.
Vienna’s Nordbrücke to Close Partially 2027 – 2031
For cyclists who use the Steinitzsteg, Asfinag plans an alternative concept that includes closing the Steinitzsteg for cyclists and providing a detour route.
New Linz Bridge Opens to Traffic
Starting November 15, drivers will be able to use the new bridge, which connects Linz with the Mühlviertel region and cost €305 million to build.
Austrian Car Registrations Up, But Electric Sales Decline
In the first ten months of 2024, there were 213,004 new car registrations, while electric vehicle registrations fell by 6.7% year-on-year.
New 2025 Digital Car Vignette Now Available for Purchase
Since 1997, all drivers have been required to have a valid vignette to use Austria’s motorways (Autobahnen) and expressways (Schnellstraßen).
Wiener Linien Updates Seat Symbols for Accessibility and Inclusion
The updated symbols, which mark priority seating on underground trains and trams, will be introduced gradually.
Vienna Installs 27,000 LED Lights in U-Bahn Trains and Trams
Previously, fluorescent tubes illuminated the interiors, but these are now being replaced by LEDs across all 332 trams and 111 U-Bahn trains.