New timetable 2025: Direct connections for Graz and Klagenfurt!

New timetable 2025: Direct connections for Graz and Klagenfurt!

Innsbruck, Österreich - On December 15, 2024, the new railway schedule of the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) comes into force across Europe, and there are some significant innovations. As the ÖBB announced on Wednesday, minor improvements in local transport of the Eastern region and Tyrol are planned, which should optimize the travel experience for commuters and travelers. Particularly noteworthy is the introduction of a new night-S-Bahn on the S80 line between Vienna Hütteldorf and Vienna Aspern North, which runs every 30 minutes on weekends and on the nights before public holidays. In addition, the route between Vienna Central Station and Vienna Aspern Nord is supplemented by two additional early trains. The Regional Express Rex8 also receives an acceleration, while the regional express between Innsbruck and Ötztal-Bahnhof will drive every half hour in Tyrolean local transport.

outlook on the Koralmt tunnel

The most important update, however, is only expected in December 2025 with the opening of the Koralm tunnel. This tunnel will create a direct connection between Graz and Klagenfurt and significantly improve the connections in the south of Austria. From 2025, ÖBB will offer around 4,600 trains in local and regional traffic as well as 340 connections in long-distance transport, which remains almost the same compared to 2024. These steps show the commitment of ÖBB to continuously improve public transport in Austria. As reported, the coming years are all about expansion and optimization of rail transport. [Noen.at].

The further adjustment of capacities in Tyrol, such as increasing the frequency on the S3 Innsbruck burner and improved connections according to Imst, aims to better meet the needs of passengers. The upcoming changes could be relieved of a significant change for many on December 15, 2024 if the new timetables come into force and local transport in the Eastern region and in Tyrol are upgraded. As reported.