Successful Koralmbahn test phase: Graz and Klagenfurt in 45 minutes!
Successful Koralmbahn test phase: Graz and Klagenfurt in 45 minutes!
Graz, Österreich - The Koralmahn, a future -oriented infrastructure project in Austria, has completed the successful test phase. In these tests, which included over 280 trips, speeds of up to 250 km/h were reached. This reports 5min.at .
The commissioning of the KoralmBahn is planned for December 14, 2025. This reduces the travel time between Graz and Klagenfurt to just 45 minutes. So far, travelers needed almost three hours by train, while the car ride takes about 90 minutes. This improvement is made possible by a redesigned route, which consists of about 130 kilometers of new track guidance, about 50 tunnel kilometers and over 100 bridges. A central component is the 33 -kilometer -long coral tunnel, which shortens the route considerably. This emphasizes the Koralbahn as one of the most important infrastructure projects in Europe, such as Presse-oebbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb.
In the test phase, not only locomotives were used, but also special measurement cars and railjets. The tested systems included the overhead line, the GSM-R train radio system and the train protection system ETCS, which controls the speed and direction of the trains by radio. ÖBB CEO Andreas Matthä was personally involved in one of the test drives. He emphasized the importance of these tests for the regular operation of the Koralbahn, which is part of the new south route. The test drives were necessary to ensure compliance with the technical standards and to obtain the preparatory official permits. The team of highly qualified specialists carried out the tests in which the vehicles were equipped with sensors. These recorded vibrations, energy supply and signal strengths to ensure reliability and safety in the company. ORF Carinthia emphasizes that the KoralMahn will significantly improve the connection between Graz and Klagenfurt. Before the official commissioning, there are still official approval procedures. The new integrated clock schedule for passenger traffic will be completed in the summer of 2025, and on September 16, 2025, the timetable for the 2025/26 season will be released. In addition, the training for train drivers and technicians from the ÖBB route management begins in August. Security exercises with the blue light organizations from both federal states are also planned to ensure the highest security standards. Technical details of the test drives
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