The Council of Ministers approved the OBB2022-2027 framework plan, investing 18.2 billion euros for the expansion and maintenance of the Austrian railway network. In the next six years, 3 billion euros will be invested every year to provide expanded and modern infrastructure, which will make an important contribution to climate protection, provide high-quality transportation services for passengers, and will become an important part of Austrian companies. Economic engine. Compared with 2020, the ambitious infrastructure plan has increased by 700 million euros.

Climate Action Minister Leonor Gweissler said: “Austria’s largest railway expansion plan will be filled up again. This is an important part of protecting the climate. Because modern networks and cheap Klima Tickets make public transportation more than ever Are more attractive. Every kilometer of the train can protect the climate.” With the expansion of the railway network and quality assurance, prerequisites will be created to allow more trains on the railway network to provide better and faster railway passengers. connect. In addition, more freight capacity will be created, allowing longer and heavier trains to run on the network, ensuring competitiveness compared to road transport. The strategy will also focus on the digitization of the industry to improve the safety and efficiency of railway operations. For passengers, ÖBB is also optimizing the mobile network along the way. In order to provide passengers with the latest information, investments have also been made to digitize customer information and train security systems.

The OBB framework plan includes five additional projects

The financing of the two-track construction plan for the Turnafeld between Herzogenberg-Sankt Polten is guaranteed. This important measure for the central region of Lower Austria takes into account the long-term needs of the region. The Werndorf-Spielfeld-Straß line's double-track expansion plan is being advanced, with the aim of increasing the number of bicycle lanes on the southern route from Graz. Funding the expansion of all four parts of the Pyhrnachse line to secure the Kirchdorfander Krems–Micheldorf project plan.

Provide financial support for the construction of the Brenner Northern Passage, which covers the four-track expansion project between the Schaftenau and Radfeld junction (Austrian section) in the Lower Inn Valley. Some hub stations will be expanded to accommodate longer trains and more passengers in the future. The plan includes the stations of Villach Hbf, Riedim Innkreis, Innbruck Hbf and Imst-Pitztal. According to the investment, OBB will continue its electrification plan and increase the attractiveness of regional rail connections. Keywords: engineering construction, engineering news

The CEO of OBBAndreas Matthä said: “The new master plan will make rail travel in Austria better and more efficient. Investment in large arterial roads has accelerated the connection between Austria’s metropolitan areas. In addition to large arterial lines, regional railways It will be more attractive and electrified. This makes it more interesting to switch to railways in rural areas, which is a benefit for passengers and the environment."Editor/XingWentao