He was born in Poland, studied in Olomouc, and died in Vienna. Thus, the story of Johann Rihosek could be briefly summarized. The tale of this forgotten railway giant is unveiled in the latest installment of our series.
The Semmering mountain route, an engineering marvel and a key part of Austria's railway network for the…
The Austrian railway has a rich history and was the first railway network in Europe to be powered by…
ÖBB offers attractive Nightjet deals at Sparschiene prices on 21 routes throughout Europe. Tickets can…
The world's best ski racers of the moment made their skis glow on the slopes at the 84th Hahnenkamm Races…
Austria hides a wealth of beautiful and accessible excursions. One of the attractions not to be missed is the picturesque Semmering in Lower Austria. To…
Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has ordered the first 70 trains from the framework agreement won by Siemens Mobility at the end of summer 2023. The trains…
In Poland, Spain, the UK, and Norway, single railcar consignments have been completely abolished. In contrast, other European and nearby countries have…
ÖBB is preparing for a significant generational change as approximately 20% of its workforce approaches retirement in the coming years.
The strike on the railways in Germany, initiated by Deutsche Bahn (DB) freight train drivers on Tuesday, continues. Colleagues from passenger transport…
Knorr-Bremse is to equip at least 246 of Stadler’s CITYLINK streetcars with various system solutions. Under the terms of a major joint order, which includes…
ÖBB has announced a significant expansion of its rail infrastructure in Upper Austria, allocating EUR 312 million for the year 2024. What will this investment…
December 10th marked an important moment in Austrian transportation with the partial commissioning of the Koralmbahn in Carinthia, a key segment of one…
One of the well-known facts about the Schwarzenberg family is their strong support for the railroad. Karel Schwarzenberg, one of the most significant post-war…
Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) is pioneering a novel approach to rail network maintenance by deploying strategically placed drone garages.