Electric Car Plunges into Lake After Autopilot Malfunction
A Tesla had to be pulled from Lake Traunsee after its obstacle detection system caused the driver to veer into the water.
Austrian Airlines Investigated After Hailstorm Incident
The Airbus A320 had been flying from Palma de Mallorca to Vienna on June 9 when it encountered a violent thunderstorm.
Asfinag Insists on Bridge Renewal Despite Tunnel Proposals
This option has been deemed “technically, professionally, and practically unfeasible,” and the timeframe for such a change has already passed.
Rail Punctuality in Austria ‘High Despite Challenges’
A train is punctual if it arrives within five minutes and 29 seconds late; delays of five minutes and 30 seconds or more, cancellations, and unplanned bus replacements are deemed late.
Bomb Threats Force Evacuations at Austrian Train Stations
Police believe the same individual is behind all the incidents and could face a multi-year prison sentence if identified.
September Flood Causes Major Delays to U-Bahn Project
Despite protective measures, the U-Bahn construction site at Pilgramgasse filled with 19,000 cubic metres of water, destroying machinery and vehicles.
Volkswagen to Pay €23 Million to Austrian Drivers
The payout follows an out-of-court settlement regarding the installation of emissions-cheating devices in Volkswagen vehicles.
Danube Cruise Ships Set to Restart
Passenger shipping on the Danube will resume this weekend following severe weather and flooding that stopped all services.
Austrians Lead EU in Public Transport Use
People in Austria travel an average of 2,160 kilometres per year on trains, trams and U-Bahn services – more than double the EU average.
One Million Annual Transport Ticket Holders in Vienna
Despite recent high inflation, the price has remained unchanged since the modern Jahreskarte was introduced in 2012, at €365.