Reach Austria from Budapest faster than ever before
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In Austria, a 15-year strategy aimed at expanding the rail network has been presented, with the primary objective of reducing journey times to the benefit of both Hungarians and residents of Hungary.
The draft “Target Network 2040” includes 67 projects with a total cost of around EUR 26 billion, according to Andreas Matthä, CEO of Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB).
ÖBB’s main goal is to drastically cut down travel time. One of the projects, for instance, would be to extend the Innkreisbahn in Upper Austria, potentially enabling a journey from Vienna to Munich in a mere two and a half hours.
Another important aspect of the strategy involves enhancing the integration of Vienna Airport within the transportation infrastructure. This enhancement could pave the way for a Vienna to Budapest connection in under two hours.
Beyond Hungary, ÖBB is fostering connectivity with neighbouring nations. Efforts such as the proposed Graz to Maribor link in Slovenia, promising a swift 45-minute journey, underscore this ambition. Moreover, closer ties with Croatia are also on the agenda.