Market Overview
Austria's ÖBB (Österreichische Bundesbahnen) operates a comprehensive rail network that is central to the country's transport system. ÖBB is expanding intercity capacity on key corridors including Vienna–Salzburg and Vienna–Graz, with new tunnels and track upgrades. The Vienna U-Bahn metro and S-Bahn suburban network are being extended. Austria is a critical transit country for rail freight between Western Europe and the Balkans and Eastern Europe. The Brenner Base Tunnel, under construction with Italy, will create a major new Alpine freight and passenger corridor. ÖBB's Nightjet sleeper train network has been significantly expanded across Europe. Austria is also a hub for rail industry events and technology. ÖBB has international rail operations and consultancy activities across Europe and beyond.