New bus network in Lower Austria: 321 improvements from December 15th!

New bus network in Lower Austria: 321 improvements from December 15th!

On December 15, 2024, comprehensive changes in bus traffic come into force in Lower Austria, which according to the Lower Austrian Transport Organization Society (NÖVOG) should significantly improve the quality and reliability of public transport. The NÖVOG implements a total of 321 improvements, including new and optimized bus connections, which support commuters and students in particular by ensuring more punctuality and better connections. "This means greater planning security," emphasizes Udo Landbauer (FPÖ). Particularly noteworthy should be emphasized 32 changes with a high network effect that introduce completely new connections, as well as 146 adjustments, the existing switching connections, such as .

The over 500 bus lines of the NÖVOG cover around 64 million kilometers annually, which corresponds to around 1,600 rounds of earth. The planned adjustments aim not only to improve the connection options, but also to make smaller adjustments that can often have great effects on punctuality. Every detail counts: Even minimal timetable shifts of a few minutes can help to ensure that passengers get to their goal safely and in good time. According to Lower Austria managing director Wolfgang Schroll and Michael Hasenöhrl, these changes are the result of extensive expertise and careful planning in order to optimize the offer again, such as Today.at reports .

changed lines and new clocks

In the Waldviertel, a continuous two-hour clock between Krems and Kottes is introduced, while in the Weinviertel the lines were also adapted to better adapt travelers to school times and train connections. In addition, passengers in various regions, such as the Mostviertel and the industrial district, benefit from improved conversion connections and new travel times, so that public transport becomes even more flexible and reliable. The new timetable design is integrated into the database of the Austria (VAO) traffic information so that passengers can easily access the new connections via modern route planners such as Anachb.vor.at or Scotty. Thus, the NÖVOG ensures that every trip is of great use for the user.