Westbahn becomes the southern Railway: New high -speed traffic from 2026!

Westbahn becomes the southern Railway: New high -speed traffic from 2026!

The Westbahn, under the direction of industrialist Hans Peter Haselsteiner, is preparing to operate the Südbahn from March 1, 2026. Thanks to the new Koralmt tunnel, it is now possible to travel five times a day from Vienna Central Station via Graz and Klagenfurt to Villach. This was recently announced at a press conference in Vienna. The entire travel time is only 3 hours and 28 minutes, with stops in important cities such as Vienna Meidling, Wiener Neustadt and Bruck an der Mur. The aim is to remedy the existing quality deficits in rail traffic on this route, such as Oe24.at reported.

For the introduction of the new connection, the Westbahn will buy three high -speed trains, which should be the fastest in Austria at speeds of up to 250 kilometers per hour. Each train will have a total of 422 seats in three classes, enables entrance to accessibility by a length of 202 meters and level. Double -standing trains could be introduced after completion of the Semmering tunnel.

driving comfort and family advantages

The Westbahn not only offers fast connections, but also numerous amenities for travelers. Online tickets include a free seat reservation and changes are possible up to three hours before departure. In addition, families can take up to four children under the age of 15 for only two euros per trip. Children under the age of six are even free of charge accompanied by a full adult, as is highlighted on the website of the Westbahn . The modern fleet of the Westbahn offers spacious leather seats, free WiFi and comprehensive offers on board, including four West Cafés.