Chaos on the Traisentalbahn: commuters fight for every place!

The challenges for commuters on the Traisentalbahn are increasing: at peak times it is almost impossible to find a seat. The crowded trains, often only on the road with a wagon, ensure intolerable conditions. A student recently reported on her daily experience on the way to school in St. Pölten: "The passengers are forced to close closely in a narrow gear without a holding rods - a state that is both uncomfortable and unsafe," said the young commuter. Despite years of complaints about inadequate capacities in the morning and noon, the solutions are missing. Complaints have been ignored what makes commuting a test of patience, such as "https://www.noen.at/st-poelten/bauste-auf-schiene-traisentalbahn-be-be-ist-pult-45973142"> Noen.at reported.

To improve the situation, the ÖBB carries out extensive maintenance work on the Traisentalbahn. This work takes place between June 19 and November 30, 2023 and contain a variety of renewal measures on bridges, allows and drainage systems. From July to September 2023 there will be a rail replacement traffic between Wilhelmsburg and Hainfeld to ensure the security and punctuality of the trains in the future. Temporary closures at various level crossings must also be accepted. According to meinzirk.at it was emphasized that even in the night and on Sundays and public holidays to drive the urgent maintenance measures forward.

inconvenience from rail replacement traffic

The upcoming maintenance work, however, is an enormous challenge for the commuters. Many passengers fear that rail replacement traffic will lead to even greater stress during the summer vacation. The ÖBB strives to minimize noise and dust developments during the construction work, but ask for understanding for the inevitable inconvenience that will arise due to the necessary work and the devices used. It looks like the commuters on the Traisentalbahn have no choice but to master the coming months with patience.