Tauernbahn modernized: New wheel shuttle and exhibition from May!

Tauernbahn modernized: New wheel shuttle and exhibition from May!

Mallnitz, Österreich - The renovation and modernization work on the Tauernbahn line between Schwarzach and Mallnitz is progressing quickly. According to 5min , the comprehensive work is aimed at increasing security and comfort on these important Alpine connection in Austria. The restart of the rail connection between Salzburg and Carinthia is planned for in around three months, more precisely on July 14, 2025. The Tauernschleuse, which is responsible for car and bike transport between Böckstein and Mallnitz, will start operating again on July 5, 2025.

The blocking of the Tauern tunnel, which is over 115 years old, affects the route from November 18, 2024 to July 13, 2025. These extensive modernization measures not only include the Tauern tunnel itself, which is 8371 meters long, but also the renovation of viaducts, leakage and noise barriers as well as the renewal of the Lieserbrücke at Spittal on the DRAU href = "https://newsroom.salzburgerland.com/so-ge-es-es-weiter--dem-dria-radweg-radshuttle-im-frueh year-2025/"> Salzburgerland reported.

wheel shuttle and new exhibition

Due to the closures of the Tauern tunnel, a new bus wheel shuttle for the Alpe-Adria cycle path is set up. This shuttle, which runs between Bad Gastein, Spittal/Millstätter See and Mallnitz/Obervellach, is offered from April 11th to July 4, 2025. It is able to transport up to 35 bicycles, and the ticket prices are 10 euros per person including cycling.

The bus wheel shuttle runs are partially planned as follows:
- Departure Bad Gastein: 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
- Bad Hofgastein: 10:09 - 4:09 p.m.
- Dorfgastein: 10:20 - 4:20 p.m.
- Schwarzach/st. Veit: 10:43 - 4:43 p.m.
- Spittal /Millstätter See: 12:28 - 6:28 p.m.
- Obervellach: 12:58 - 6:58 p.m.
- Mallnitz/Obervellach: 13:10 - 7:10 p.m.

The return journeys start from Mallnitz/Obervellach at the times of 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and at 6:12 a.m. - 12:12 p.m., and the reservation is required until 4:00 p.m. the previous day. The timetable can be viewed in the ÖBB Scotty app.

News from the museum

An additional highlight will be the new special exhibition in the Tauernbahn Museum, which will open on May 1, 2025. This exhibition will deal with the current projects of the ÖBB along the Tauernbahn, including the renovation of the Tauern tunnel and the barrier-free expansion of the train stations in Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein, Dorfgastein and Schwarzach-St. Veit, as informed 5min.

The extensive modernization measures aim to make the Salzburg - Villach Tauern route a safer and more comfortable travel experience. You can find out about the necessary steps to implement these projects on the website of the Alpe-Adria cycle path that provides further details on bike tour planning 2025.
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