Large investments in Upper Austria's rail network: 419 million for the future!

The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) implement massive investments of 419 million euros this year for the expansion and repair of the rail network in Upper Austria. This means an increase of 107 million euros compared to the previous year, whereby 114 million euros alone flow into the four -track expansion of the route between Linz and Wels. These renovation measures are not only important for travelers, but also serve as an economic engine for the region. "We can ensure an optimal mix of expansion programs and a smooth range of railways," emphasized Andreas Matthä, CEO of the ÖBB-Holding, such as meinzirk.at reported .

2025 are the focus on various regional train projects. Among other things, the modernization of the train stations in Ried im Innkreis and Micheldorf are pending, while the Garsten train station is already freshly renovated. The station conversion in Wels is also expected in the final sprint. As part of these comprehensive measures, the electrification of the Pyhrn route is also promoted, and the start of the electrification between Neumarkt-Kallham and Braunau am Inn is planned for 2025. At the same time, a new electronic signal box in Langwies is put into operation in order to optimize the signaling and operating processes, such as orf.at reported .

focus on sustainability and modernization

A future -oriented element of these investments is the promotion of sustainability. The planned photovoltaic system in Asten should provide enough electricity for 7000 rail jets between Linz and Vienna, a step that drives sustainable energy production forward by 2026. In addition, the planning package also includes new electronic signal boxes in several regions to increase the efficiency of rail operations. In addition to investments in the infrastructure, ÖBB also intend to create apartments for employees in Linz and Steyr to improve the living conditions for their employees.