Timetable change from December 15th: Improved connections for the Eastern region

Timetable change from December 15th: Improved connections for the Eastern region

Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland are facing a significant change in public transport. From December 15, 2024, a comprehensive package of measures will come into force, which should not only significantly improve the efficiency, but also the user -friendliness of public transport in the Eastern region. Led by Vor and ÖBB, this timetable change will not only be an update, but rather the next step towards sustainable mobility.

The cornerstones of this new timetable are primarily the clock seals and a variety of improvements in rail and bus connections. Particularly noteworthy are the innovations on the important S80 line of the Vienna S-Bahn network, which will cover the route from Vienna Hütteldorf to Vienna Aspern North. Travelers can look forward to new night and early connections that ensure a better connection to other means of transport.

The most important improvements in detail

• S80: Expansion of night connections
  • Wien Hütteldorf-Vienna Aspern Nord gets a new night-S-Bahn with a 30-minute cycle on weekends and on nights before public holidays. These improvements facilitate planning for night travelers through optimized connections.
  • From Monday to Friday there are also two early blows per direction of travel to increase accessibility for commuters.
• Rex8: acceleration of the Vienna - Marchegg
  • This connection is shortened by up to six minutes, so that the journey time drops from 40 to 34 minutes.
  • Furthermore, continuous traffic to Bratislava is planned from June 2025 after the construction work has been completed.
• Rex92: weekend now also for Wiener Neustadt - Hartberg
  • This connection is now also offered on Saturdays and Sundays. The new connection from Wiener Neustadt to Hartberg allows you to better use leisure activities even on weekends.
  • In addition, there is a new early connection from Hartberg that drives towards Wiener Neustadt on weekends at 5:33 a.m.
• Rex4/R44: Improvements in student and regional traffic
  • The student traffic from Fels to St. Pölten has been relieved and improved by new trains since September 2024. It enables students to get to their schools easier.
  • New lunch connections offer additional flexibility for students during the school break.
• Rex3: Expansion of international traffic to Czech Republic
  • Additional connections between Retz and Znojmo on working days significantly expand the possibilities for commuters and students.

These extensive changes were introduced with the aim of making public transport in the eastern region more attractive and promoting sustainable mobility solutions. The present information clarifies that the timetable change on December 15 is a decisive date for travelers in this region. In order to learn more about how these measures will affect daily mobility, wienerbezirksblatt.at .

, because the new timetable will certainly bring some positive surprises for commuters and travelers in the Ostregion!