Citizens fear chaos

Station expansion separates a community for 18 months

NEOS transport spokeswoman Edith Kollermann and local councillor Andreas Bruckmülle study the complicated detour plans for the permanent construction site.(Bild: NEOS)

The fact that the Silberwald platform in Strasshof in the district of Gänserndorf is being modernized, including an underpass under the train line, "is to be welcomed in principle", says Neos leader Andreas Bruckmüller. Nevertheless, this will "tear apart" an already congested region for more than a year and a half. 

However, the resulting large-scale detour until 15 May 2026 are "just as unprofessionally arranged by ÖBB as the announced temporary sidewalks that are not suitable for the disabled", criticizes the local politician, who is in full agreement with Mayor Ludwig Deltl.

Poor coordination in advance, municipality tries everything
"But there's hardly anything we can do about it, as these are primarily state roads", the local politicians' hands are tied. Accordingly, the citizens are also upset and do not understand that the state, ÖBB and the municipality are taking a more targeted approach here - "as was the case with a similar project in Deutsch Wagram," says Bruckmüller. A traffic gridlock is just as inevitable as helpless senior citizens or mothers with baby carriages who also have to take long detours. During the closures, public transport will also be interrupted, which includes schoolchildren as well as a kindergarten, which for many will then only be accessible via detours.

Due to the many complaints, a Q&A session with ÖBB has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, at 6.30 pm in the Haus der Begegnung.