New timetable

“Treats” for rail commuters even before Christmas

More trains, faster trains, more modern trains - we will see whether the new timetable delivers what it promises.(Bild: ÖBB/Finker)

With the timetable change on December 15, there will be numerous improvements on the railroad lines in Lower Austria.

As early as mid-December, the railroads will be setting the table for local commuters. Modern train sets will then be used in the central region - i.e. on the Kamptal, Kremser, Traisental and Erlauftal lines. "These are barrier-free, equipped with Wi-Fi and air conditioning," announces Transport Minister Udo Landbauer. 

Additional train connections
An additional regional express train will also run on the Franz Josef Railway from Monday to Friday. And, as reported, the half-hourly service on the Mariazell line will be extended to the afternoon. Commuters in the Weinviertel region will be able to reach their destinations more quickly from December 15. New trains with a speed of 160 km/h will be used on the Marchegg Ostbahn, which will shorten the journey time between Vienna and Marchegg.

I expect the railroad company to ensure that the announced measures actually work

Udo Landbauer, Verkehrslandesrat 

Bild: FPÖ

Outlook for fall 2025
Landbauer also gives an outlook on improvements for rail commuters that are planned for the coming year. For example, a new night-time connection between Vienna and St. Pölten is to be offered in fall 2025. In the Weinviertel region, there will also be a new late-night service and a daily early morning service between Vienna and Hollabrunn. And a half-hourly service on the Pottendorf line towards Wiener Neustadt is also planned in the morning.