📋 Tender Overview
Mutual termination of the contract, GKB expert takes over on an interim basisPeter Kronberger takes over the management of SteiermarkbahnGraz on an interim basis (January 29, 2026).- The state of Styria is the sole shareholder of Steiermarkbahn und Bus GmbH (StB Bus) and Steiermarkbahn Transport und Logistik GmbH (StB TL) as its subsidiary. The current managing director Werner Hecking will resign from commercial management for both companies with effect from January 31, 2026 in agreement with the company. In a very tense economic situation in the Steiermarkbahn Transport and Logistics, it is essential to immediately replace the management with a top expert from the railway sector, says State Transport Councilor Claudia Holzer. With Peter Kronberger, who will now take over the management of StB Bus and StB TL on an interim basis from February 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026, such a proven expert is available. The 59-year-old worked for the current Graz-Koflacher Bahn und Busbetrieb GmbH for the last 27 years and took over the power of attorney for the then Graz-Koflacher Eisenbahn GmbH in 2002. He was most recently responsible for Strategy & Corporate Development / New Services as well as Vehicles, Buildings and Maintenance. At todays government meeting it was also decided that the position would be filled following a tender process in accordance with the Employment Act. The strengthening process of Steiermarkbahn Transport und Logistik GmbH that was initiated in August and the market exploration for a strategic partner will of course be continued. I am convinced that the rail freight transport company can be successfully developed further. I wish Mr. Hecking all the best for the future, concludes Holzer. Graz, January 29, 2026
