New Cityjet trains: ÖBB tests high-performance trains in the weather laboratory!

New Cityjet trains: ÖBB tests high-performance trains in the weather laboratory!

The next generation of the ÖBB Cityjet double -decker trains was presented in an impressive performance today. The first of a total of 109 new vehicles should be in use from 2026. These trains are currently undergoing an extensive test process in the Climate Wind Canal of the Rail Tec Arsenal in Vienna, where you have to simulate extreme weather conditions. At a press conference, Vienna City Councilor Peter Hanke and Heinz Freunschlag, board member of ÖBB -Personenverkehr AG, were present to present the advanced tests that include the speed of up to 300 km/h and temperatures from -25 to +40 degrees, such as ots.at reported.

The tests in the climate wind channel are crucial to ensure that the new trains withstand all weather conditions and meet the highest security standards. Christian Diewald, Managing Director of the Stadler Austria manufacturer, emphasized that this technology was "indispensable from the rail industry" and made an important contribution to the success of the Austrian rail export, as vienna.at . The considerable investment effort of 1.5 billion euros in the new trains is part of a comprehensive program that will provide for a total of around 330 new vehicles by 2030 in order to meet the requirements due to the constantly growing commuter traffic.

focus on quality and comfort

The new double -decker trains are designed to meet the requirements of the passengers by equipping charging connections for electronic devices and stable WLAN, among other things. Salzburg City Councilor Hanke emphasized the importance of these investments for the Eastern region to ensure reliable and high -quality connection. In addition, the new trains should support the mobility transition in Austria and enable passengers to travel even more comfortably. The climate tests are seen as a preventive measure for quality assurance before the trains are officially put into operation.