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ÖBB Launches Community Dialogue Ahead of Tauern Tunnel Modernization

ÖBB Launches Community Dialogue Ahead of Tauern Tunnel Modernization
photo: Marktl Photography / ÖBB/ ÖBB Launches Community Dialogue Ahead of Tauern Tunnel Modernization
09 / 11 / 2023

ÖBB has initiated a series of dialogue events with stakeholders from the Gastein and Möll valleys, heralding a new era of community engagement. With the impending modernization of the 113-year-old Tauern Tunnel, ÖBB is laying the groundwork for disruptions over 8 months starting late 2024.

Anticipating the complete closure from November 18, 2024, to July 4, 2025, ÖBB has crafted a meticulous plan to ensure minimal inconvenience. Until March 2025, the Gastein Valley will maintain rail connectivity, while both the Gastein and Möll valleys will be accessible via public transport throughout the closure. The Tauern Tunnel will resume single-track operation from July 5, coinciding with the summer holidays, and fully reopen on July 14, 2025. To accommodate long-distance travel, a temporary bus service between Bischofshofen and Spittal-Millstättersee will bridge the gap for commuters and tourists alike during this period.

The modernization project includes refurbishing bridges and viaducts and updating stations in the region, a comprehensive approach aiming to revitalize the entire Tauern axis. The extensive overhaul is set to prepare the vital north-south corridor for future demands, aligning with the Koralmbahn's operation and the integrated regular timetable slated for 2026.

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