ÖBB’s New Cityjet Trains Tested in Extreme Conditions
The climate wind tunnel in Floridsdorf is capable of simulating extreme heat, heavy snow and wind speeds of up to 300 km/h.
School in Linz Evacuated After Bomb Threat During Week of Alerts
A Linz school was evacuated Friday after an anonymous bomb threat, during a week of similar threats across Austria’s railway stations.
ÖBB: Trains Running Again Between Vienna and Western Austria
Services on the Vienna-Linz and Vienna-Salzburg routes, which were affected by flooding and mudslides following the weekend’s storms, resumed on Wednesday morning.
Vienna’s Westbahnhof Tops Passenger Survey
The station received high praise for its bright, welcoming building and easy access, but some complaints were made about cleanliness.
ÖBB to Build Austria’s Largest Urban Solar Panel System
The new photovoltaic system is expected to generate around 3,400 megawatt hours of electricity per year, equivalent to the annual requirements of some 850 households.