Train in blowing snow

Facts and figures

ÖBB-Infrastruktur is paving the way for a modern railway in Austria. It plans, builds and operates railway infrastructure and ensures punctuality, safety, cleanliness and open access to the railway system.

We plan and construct infrastructure

ÖBB-Infrastruktur invests more than three billion Euros per year in railway projects. Some of the highlights are:

  • Expansion of the Southern Line (Pottendorfer line, Semmering base tunnel, Koralm railway)
  • Four-track expansion of the Western Line
  • Continuation of the station offensive
  • Local traffic schemes in conurbations (S-Bahn Wien Upgrade)
  • Noise pollution measures
  • Construction of Park&Ride facilities
  • Automation of signalling and control and customer information
  • Comprehensive re-investment

We own and operate infrastructure

  • 4,871 route networks (operational length)
  • 12,919 points, including 10,348 electrically heated
  • 25,888 signals
  • 5 operational control centres
  • 1,031 stations and stops
  • 99 Shunting locations
  • 6,634 bridges
  • 259 tunnels
  • 2,929 level crossings
  • 9 hydro-electric power stations
  • 7 freight centres and terminals
  • 3,595 buildings

Figures 07/30/2024

Our services

  • We provide railway-specific planning and construction services.
  • We provide rails, railway stations and facilities.
  • We market infrastructure capacity and plan cost-effective route utilisation.
  • Every day we manage signalling and control for 7,000 trains.
  • We ensure the good functioning and safe operation of the railway infrastructure.
  • We produce traction current from hydro-electric power and solar energy.
  • We are committed to safety, cleanliness and customer information in our railway stations.
  • We offer sound apprenticeships and in-service training.