New alternative building at Bregenz train station: Construction starts now!

New alternative building at Bregenz train station: Construction starts now!

With the start of construction of a new alternative building at Bregenz train station, an important step towards a modern railway infrastructure is being taken. The building, which extends on ÖBB land in the parking area, is intended to take over all functions until the construction of the new reception building is completed. This project is particularly important because the existing station has reached the end of its technical lifespan presse-oebb.at reported.

The alternative building will be constructed primarily from wood, a sustainable building material. With an area of ​​795 square meters and three floors, it will offer sufficient space for customer-relevant areas. This includes a travel center, a waiting room, toilets and a sales room for a bakery on the ground floor. The goal is for passengers to be able to use the new building from mid-July, at the start of the Bregenz Festival. The building's full range of functions should be available from spring 2026.

Extensions and accessibility

In addition to basic services, planned improvements are in the works. An elevator to the “house platform” and the expansion of the bicycle parking area are intended to increase accessibility and user-friendliness at the station. These measures are part of ÖBB's forward-looking approach, which invests over 4.5 billion euros annually in rail infrastructure and fleet and thus forms the backbone of public transport in Austria presse-oebb.at explained.

After the festival break in autumn 2025, employee areas such as cloakrooms, break rooms and offices are also planned. The ÖBB is following a strict time frame: the new structure should be ready for operation within ten months of the start of planning. However, the demolition of the existing station building is still unclear as this depends on the new owner.

The context of the railway infrastructure

The condition of train stations in Austria is generally inadequate, which is due to years of investment in infrastructure. The need is great because around 20 million guests use the train stations every day, but many of these facilities cannot meet their needs. The ÖBB is focusing on a target image for a train station of the future that should meet the needs of travelers. It is a central part of getting more people interested in rail, he explains dbinfrago.com.

Through the future-oriented planning and the start of construction of the new alternative building at Bregenz train station, one can hope for a modern and functional station building that meets the requirements of future traffic flows.