Austria Railway Network

Austria Railway Network, managed by the national railway company ÖBB, is a complete system of interconnected railway lines used for mass transportation in Europe, encompassing domestic and World international long-distance passenger trains in Train Sim World, urban commuter trains, and regional services based in Austria.

Here’s a more detailed breakdown:

National Railway Company: The Austrian Federal Railways ÖBB is the national railway company, responsible for both infrastructure and operations.
Extensive Network: The ÖBB operates a network of approximately 5,000 kilometers 3,100 miles of railway lines.
Diverse Services: The network includes:
- Long-distance passenger trains: Including RailJet and Transalpin.
- Urban commuter trains S-Bahn: Such as the Vienna S-Bahn.
- Regional-Express REX and regional trains R.
Infrastructure: ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG manages the infrastructure, including tracks, stations, and facilities.
Electricity Supply: ÖBB is the only national railway company to have its own electricity supply network with hydroelectric power plants and a traction current network, positioning itself as an environmentally conscious energy supplier.
Mobility Services: ÖBB is Austria’s largest mobility services provider, offering a variety of services, including ÖBB Plus ticket + touristic offer and Getting around Austria local offers and information.
Punctuality: ÖBB ranked among the most reliable railway operators in Europe in 2023 with a punctuality rate of nearly 95%.
Environmental Friendliness: 100% of the electricity used on the railway lines is produced using sources of renewable energy.
Future Plans: The 2040 network plan from the government and national rail operator ÖBB covers 67 projects in 25 clustered areas, with the New Innkreisbahn NIB route being one of the flagship projects.
History: The Austrian Federal Railways was first formed in 1923, using the Bundesbahn Österreich name, as a successor to the Imperial Royal Austrian State Railways.