Railway construction work: trains between Innsbruck and Telfs!

Railway construction work: trains between Innsbruck and Telfs!

On Monday, February 24, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., extensive railway work begins, which will last until Sunday, March 23, at 5:00 a.m. During this time, train traffic between Innsbruck Hbf and Völs, as well as between Innsbruck Hbf and Zirl are only possible in a track, which has massive effects on the timetables, as the ÖBB reported. The particularly affected REX 1 line is severely restricted during the construction work; Several trains between Innsbruck and Telfs-Pfaffenhofen fail, which leads to annoying delays.

construction work and replacement traffic

The construction site is divided into two periods. From February 24 to March 16, the tracks between Innsbruck Westbahnhof and Völs are affected, followed by the tracks between Völs and Zirl until March 23. From now on, special timetables that introduce the need for a rail replacement traffic: direct buses without intermediate stops replace the unusual trains of the Rex 1 line. In addition, there is only limited service for the S4 S-Bahn line. A comprehensive overview of the changes is available in the ÖBB travel center and in the corresponding online resources.

In addition, it is recommended to plan more time for trips in the affected period, especially for connection connections in Innsbruck Central Station. The ÖBB also asked passengers to find out more about the mobility apps VVT Smartride or Scotty Mobil in order to always be up to date with the current status of the travel connections href = "https://www.oberhofen-intal.gv.at/information_oebb-bau-wabout_VOM_24_2025_BIS_03_2025"> Oberhofen-intal.gv.at reported. Unfortunately, traveling with bicycles in the replacement buses is not possible, which is an additional restriction for many commuters. Stops for rail replacement traffic are not placed at the train station itself, but on nearby public bus stops, which brings additional cumbersome.