Soon again full journey on the western route: ÖBB work on schedule!

Soon again full journey on the western route: ÖBB work on schedule!

Tullnerfeld, Österreich - Currently there are extensive renovation work on the western route of the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). The route is considered the largest construction site in Lower Austria. Heavy railway construction machines, excavators and cranes are active to fix the serious damage caused by the flood of the century in autumn 2024. As reported 5min.at, the necessary repair work will be carried out according to a tight schedule and should be completed by June 6, 2024 before the Railjet trains can go back on the new western route.

The main traffic artery between Vienna and St. Pölten is closed from May 12 to June 5, 2024 to implement final repairs and security measures. The ÖBB has set up extensive replacement traffic during this time, but which extends travel times. Travelers have to expect an additional travel time of around 30 minutes, and the Tullnerfeld station is no longer available for long -distance transport, as well as [press-oebb.at] (https://presse-oebb.at/news-hochwasserschaeden-oebb-schenzstrecke-planmaessig-fuer-final repairs?id=216733&menueid=27028&l=deutsch) notes in your information.

extensive repair work

Judith Engel, director of ÖBB-Infrastructure AG, has confirmed that the work is on schedule. Over 1,000 distribution boxes were moved to higher positions to avoid future flood damage. In addition, the tunnel radio system in the Lainz tunnel was modernized, and extensive renovations of soft and tracks took place. In the Lainz tunnel, concrete road lanes were milled out and cable guides were sealed to increase security. The measures for flood protection also include the installation of mobile flood protection elements in the Atzenbrugger Tunnel, supplemented by a sealing of the Tullnerfeld train station, such as [5min.at] (https://www.5202505310940/Worke-im-zeitplan-weststrecks-bald-bald-wieder-wieder-wider-

To ensure security, ÖBB have implemented numerous measures in cooperation with emergency organizations. Dietmar Fahrafellner, State Fire Brigade Commander in Lower Austria, praised the close cooperation in disaster protection. This cooperation plays a crucial role in view of the increasing extreme weather events that also emphasize noticeable consequences in Germany, such as bmmmuv.de emphasizes. Weather extremes such as heavy rain and floods increase, which requires increased flood management.

mobile flood protection

On the western route, the infrastructure is not only being worked on, but also on a modern flood protection upgrade. This includes the installation of new components and the renewal of the substructure and upper building of the route. The aim of these measures is to significantly increase the resilience of the rail infrastructure compared to natural hazards. As part of this upgrade, security systems are also renewed and the platforms at Tullnerfeld train station are extended to about 420 meters. These steps are part of the long -term strategy of ÖBB to improve protection against natural events and to ensure the smooth operation, even under extreme weather conditions.

Until the western route was restored on June 6, 2024, final work and test drives are pending. The ÖBB announces that both long-distance and local transport is optimized during the entire blocking period in order to meet the needs of passengers. With a reliable range of mobility, the ÖBB want to ensure that the travelers get to the goal safely and on time despite the construction work.