📋 Tender Overview
Extensive conservation measures in Kritzendorf, Hoflein on the Danube and St. Andra-Wordern
All-round service: new tracks, overhead lines and more sound insulation
Rail replacement for lines S40 and R40 from June 29 to August 31, 2025
The summer of 2025 is also marked by modernization on the Franz-Josefs-Bahn. Numerous measures are carried out along the Kritzendorf route to St. Andra-Wordern to reduce the noise level of the railway and on the other hand to make traveling for passengers even more pleasant and reliable. With an all-round service package, superstructure, track systems and ripens are renewed. During the main work, track 2 must be blocked from June 29 to August 31, 2025 - that is, that only one -track operation is possible during this period, and rail replacement traffic is set up for the lines S40 and R40.
Noise protection for residents: inside in Hoflein on the Danube
Along the Franz-Josefs-Bahn is invested in sound insulation as part of the modernization measures. Noise protection walls have been built in the municipality of Klosterneuburg along the railway line since 2024. During the current construction work, Hoflein on the Danube receives another noise barrier on around one kilometer. This brings for the residents: more calm and quality of life inside. Between the Hoflein train stations on the Danube and St. Andra-Wordern, there are also work on the track system. The overhead lines are renewed between Kritzendorf and St. Andra-Wordern.
Construction plan in detail
The main work is carried out in July and August. The preparatory work started last week, remaining work runs until October 8, 2025. From 1st to 12th September, night work including night locks will take place in Hoflein.
Rail replacement for S40 and R40
Between June 29, 2025 and 31.08.2025 a replacement of rails is set up. Trains of the lines S40 and R40 run between the Klosterneuburg-Weidling and St. Andra-Wordern in rail replacement traffic.
Every Saturday between 28.06.2025-13.09.2025 and on Friday, August 15th, 2025, the train of the S40 line with No. 21086 with a plan exit of Vienna FJB is led between 02:37 between Klosterneuburg-Weidling and St. Andra-Wordern in rail replacement.
Individual trains of the Rex4 line between Vienna FJB and Tulln a.d. Danube fail. Trains of the Rex41 line drive past the counter -track past the construction site.
Furthermore, the trains of the S40 line are run by buses in both directions in rail replacement traffic in both directions in both directions.
During the construction phase, changes to customer trails and platform changes in the train stations and roadblocks are possible.
