photo: Rendehouse e.U. / ÖBB /Switching from car to train becomes even more attractive: ÖBB announces the start of construction for around 1,300 new parking spaces in Wiener Neustadt
The objective of facilitating the transition from car travel to train travel in the most hassle-free manner possible is a joint effort undertaken by the state, municipality, and ÖBB.
On Thursday, Wiener Neustadt commenced construction of the new parking deck with almost 1,300 new parking spaces, representing a significant milestone in this project. The project is anticipated to be finalized in September 2023, with a total investment cost of around 18.3 million euros, where ÖBB will cover 50%, the state of Lower Austria 35%, and the municipality 15%.
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"We are reinforcing our commitment to the mobility revolution by breaking ground for the new parking deck construction at Wiener Neustadt station today. We are constructing the new parking deck adjacent to the station, replacing the previous old parking deck. Upon completion of the new parking deck with seven floors, our passengers will have a total of more than 2,150 parking spaces at Wiener Neustadt station, plus more than 1,100 Bike&Ride spaces," stated Hubert Hager, head of the ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG division, emphasizing the advantages.
Ludwig Schleritzko, Provincial Councilor for Mobility, stated: "In Lower Austria, we are striving to make the transition from car travel to train travel as appealing as possible for commuters. With the steady expansion of the Park&Ride areas, we are conveying a message on the importance of eco-friendly, sustainable public transportation. This message is particularly significant in the large district capitals of Lower Austria and in the Vienna catchment area."
"The city of Wiener Neustadt and the entire region are regarded as an attractive, dynamic residential and business location. In connection with this, the city is one of the largest traffic hubs in eastern Austria. Therefore, by constructing the ÖBB parking deck, we are taking a crucial step towards making rail travel even more appealing and making life simpler for our commuters, particularly in terms of the environment. I am grateful to the Austrian Federal Railways and the Province of Lower Austria, who are jointly establishing the necessary conditions for those who travel by train from Wiener Neustadt on a daily basis," said Mayor Klaus Schneeberger.
Wiener Neustadt is a rail hub, and numerous commuters travel to work from here every day and switch from cars to eco-friendly trains. Both of the current parking decks are full, and therefore ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG, in collaboration with the province of Lower Austria and the municipality of Wiener Neustadt, is constructing a larger, modern parking deck in place of the old one on the Ferdinand-Porsche-Ring side. The significance attached to ecological sustainability by all parties involved in the project is apparent on the roof, which will be covered in greenery and equipped with a photovoltaic system. The parking deck and train station will use the energy generated from this system.